EC 316 - The Economics of Public Policy

Institution:

University of Hartford

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Description:

This course applies basic economic theories for analysis of some current socioeconomic issues for public policy decision making. Selected policy areas may include analyzing international macroeconomic and microeconomic data obtained through the Internet or other sources, inflation and unemployment, economic growth, urban decay, poverty, discrimination, health care, retirement policies, tariffs and international trade policy, pollution, government regulations, income distribution, and other contemporary issues. Students are expected to work in teams to develop alternative solutions to problems discussed. Prerequisites: EC 110 and 211, or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hartford.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 768-4100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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