EC 106 - The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination

Institution:

Western New England University

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Description:

This course does not satisfy the economics requirement in the Schools of Business and Engineering. This is an introduction to the economic analysis of the problems of poverty and gender and race discrimination in the United States. Competing analytical perspectives are presented and evaluated. The course covers, among other topics, the analysis of government policies such as income maintenance, minimum wages, Affirmative Action, and education policies. 3 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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