ECN U461 - Government and Business

Institution:

Northeastern University

Subject:

Description:

Examines the government's role in regulating economic activity. Discusses factors behind the trends of market deregulation and increasing social regulation. Develops criteria to determine when regulation and antitrust law is desirable. Topics include antitrust laws and their enforcement; regulation of public utilities, transportation, and communication industries; and regulation of environmental, health, product, and workplace safety.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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