Economics 115 - Economics,Law and Government

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

This course examines the influence of government on markets and individuals' economic decisions, focusing on how the U.S. Constitution and federal and state governments' actions affect market outcomes. Alternative views of the appropriate roles of government in the economy are discussed. Economic perspectives and models are studied in the context of real word events; topics and applications vary by semester. Past topics have included crime and punishment, regulation of monopoly, poverty and inequality, economics of free speech, and the government role in stimulating the economy. This course does not count toward the major or minor in economics or any combined major with economics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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