ECON 104 - Contemporary Economic Issues and Policies

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Wellesley College

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Velenchik This course is intended for students entering Wellesley with a background in economics at the level of AP or IB courses. We will use the basic principles of economics to analyze, and write about, current economic events and policy questions. Topics will include how moral hazard and asymmetric information contributed to the financial crisis of 2008, an evaluation of President Obama's economic stimulus pro-gram, and the case for and against a substantial increase in federal gas taxes. We will leave ample time to discuss what is happening in economic news during the semester. This course satisfies the WRIT 125 requirement and counts as a unit toward the major in Economics. Includes a third session each week. Prerequisite: International Baccalaureate credit in Economics (a score of 5, 6, or 7) or Advanced Placement Credit (a score of 5) in Microeconomics and/or Macroeco-nomics, and by permission of the instructor Distribution: Social and Behavioral Analysis Semester: Fall Unit: 1.0

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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