USSO 232 - Economic Challenges

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Case Western Reserve University

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This course examines economic challenges from a wide array of perspectives including philosophical, historical, psychological and practical. This course provides an avenue for a non-analytical yet economic and intellectual discourse on some of the most challenging present day economic issues, such as welfare reform, technological progress, changes in privacy norms, globalization, efficiency and the role of religion. We will explore these challenges through diverse readings from both classic economic thinkers such as Marx and Smith and modern academic scholars and journalists; analyzing the validity of their views for timely issues such as environmental questions, minimum wage laws, redistribution and educational policies. The seminar style in-depth discussions and flexible reading and project choices will provide students with an opportunity to examine and share knowledge related to their particular interests. We will also regularly discuss topical news items related to the class themes. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSO, FSCC, FSNA, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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