EC 414 - Economics of Discrimination

Institution:

Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. Large gaps in earnings and differences in patterns of employment by race, gender, and ethnicity place many women and racial and ethnic minorities near or in poverty. Educational opportunities, access to healthcare, legal services, credit and housing, and eligibility for government programs can also differ systematically for members of different groups. This course explores these differences through readings, fi lm, research projects, and fi eld trips. In this process we will examine debates on the roles of biology, family, culture, and economic opportunity in generating inequality. Topics such as affi rmative action and comparable worth will be discussed. Prerequisite: EC 101 or 102. Offered alternate spring semesters.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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