Economics 178 - Economics of Population

Institution:

Claremont McKenna College

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Staff Uses an economic perspective to analyze demographic change, including recent dramatic changes in fertility, mortality and marriage in both industrialized and developing countries. Employs microeconomic models to analyze individual and household decisions on such key demographic issues as fertility, marriage and family organization, human capital investment, and labor force participation. Demonstrates the interaction between economic and demographic change using data for a wide variety of countries. Emphasizes hands-on analysis and requires the completion of a data project utilizing econometric methods. Prior or concurrent enrollment in econometrics is recommended. Prerequisites: Economics 101 and 120. Offered every year.

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1.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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