ECON 419 - Economics of Social Issues

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

ECONOMICS

Description:

The course explores social issues such as poverty, government controls, crime, pollution, education, market imperfections, and their impact on the economy. A policy approach will be used to see how the impacts of problems can be minimized or solved so as to enhance social and individual wellbeing. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Compare basic economic concepts and tools used by economists and show how economists use these in thinking, talking, and writing about issues of government spending, taxing, and regulation (2) Evaluate the economist's view of how the world works and the contributions, influence, and limitations of this view in thinking about public policy and budgeting issues (3) Assess internal and external influences that promote and inhibit human action (4) Recognize the complex, integrated, and dynamic nature of human behavior and human experience (5) Differentiate the commonalities, differences, and interdependence among and within societies of the world

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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