Economics 128 - Poverty and Public Policy

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University of California-Santa Cruz

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Description:

Studies the causes, consequences, and governmental response to urban poverty in the U.S. Topics include how public policy, the macroeconomy, race, gender, discrimination, marriage, fertility, child support, and crime affect and are affected by urban poverty. Emphasizes class discussion and research. (Also offered as Legal Studies 128. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing & Composition requirement; courses 100A or 100M; and course 113. Enrollment restricted to economics, business management economics, global economics, legal studies, or economics combined majors. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): W, E.) The Staff

Credits:

1.25

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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