ECON 201 - Economic Justice

Institution:

Denison University

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Description:

Various theories of economic justice will be examined to ask questions like: What are fair distributions of income and wealth? Do ethical norms lie behind the policy advice of various economists? If so, what are they? Is there a trade-off between equality and efficiency? What kinds of policies promote equality of opportunity? The course will examine economists and philosophers who have offered libertarian, utilitarian, and social democratic approaches to these questions. Prerequisites: 101 and 102.(4 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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