Economics 321 - Economics of Reed College

Institution:

Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. This course examines the economics of undergraduate education, focusing on issues of relevance to Reed College and using Reed as a case study. Elements of institutional revenue and cost streams are analyzed. Among the specific topics considered are: measurement of the inputs, outputs, and productivity of institutions; economic returns from higher education, especially at selective liberal arts colleges; the demand for higher education in general and for liberal arts colleges in particular; the effects of need-based and merit-based financial aid on demand; fund-raising and management of endowment resources; the market for faculty and models of faculty salaries and benefits; internal allocation of resources among academic and administrative departments; funding and maintenance of the physical plant; and the economics of residence halls, food service, and other nonacademic aspects of higher education. Prerequisite: Economics 201 or consent of instructor. Conference.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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