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3.00 Credits
The course covers a selected topic or selected topics, such as Chinese literature, culture, politics, economy, education, ethnicity, law, and history. It analyzes the readings with focuses on both the topic(s) and the language. It advances students' speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in specific subjects while broadening their background and native knowledge in these areas too. It can be taken more than once when the topics are different. Prerequisite: 362 or the equivalent.
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Leading to a senior thesis and jointly supervised by at least two faculty in the program. ( See above: Honors in the Major.)
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3.00 Credits
A general introduction to the subject matter and analytical tools of economics as a social science, with particular emphasis on contemporary economic issues such as poverty, inequality, unemployment, inflation, international trade, environmental deterioration, economic growth, competition, and monopoly. Designed for those not intending to major in economics or who want to find out what economics is all about. This course does not count towards the major or minor in economics. Students who have taken 111 and/or 112 cannot take this course for credit.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the fundamentals of economic analysis and of basic economic institutions, with particular emphasis upon consumer demand and upon the output and pricing decisions of business firms. The implications of actions taken by these decision-makers, operating within various market structures, upon the allocation of resources and the distribution of income are examined. Special attention is given to the sociopolitical environment within which economic decisions are made.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the fundamentals of economic analysis and of basic economic institutions, with particular emphasis upon national output, employment, and price levels. The monetary and financial system is explored together with problems of economic stability. Monetary and fiscal policy procedures are analyzed and evaluated in light of the current economic climate. Special attention is given to the historical development of major economic institutions. Prerequisite: 111.
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A current economic topic that has important public policy implications is examined. The topic, to vary from time to time, will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: 111 and/or 112 or 100 depending on the topic.
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3.00 Credits
A study of human production and consumption activities as they affect the natural and human environmental systems and as they are affected by those systems. The economic behavioral patterns associated with the market economy are scrutinized in order to reveal the biases in the decision-making process which may contribute to the deterioration of the resource base and of the quality of life in general. External costs and benefits, technological impacts, limits to economic growth, and issues of income and wealth distribution are examined. A range of potential policy measures, some consistent with our life style and some not, are evaluated. This course is also cross-listed as Environmental Studies 222. Prerequisite: 111 or 100.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for those interested in social activism and social justice, this course draws on critical perspectives from Political Economy, American Studies, and Sociology to examine how power is structured in American capitalism across institutions including the social relations of production and distribution, corporations, and markets. Special attention is given to the ways in which powerful economic groups and organizations are able to exert economic control, influence government, and dominate American institutions, such as the media, that shape American culture. Looking beyond capitalism, social movements for greater social and economic justice, and greater economic and political democracy are also examined. Prerequisite: 100 or 111 recommended but not required.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the cultural and ideological basis of American beliefs about economic inequality and poverty as well as the nature, extent, and causes of poverty. It focuses on labor markets from economics and political economy perspectives, and it covers human capital and education, job availability and skill requirements; race, class, and gender discrimination; and upward and downward mobility. The history of anti-poverty and welfare policy, as well as current policy debates, is also explored. Prerequisite: 100 or 111 recommended but not required.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the basic economic techniques used in the analysis of public policy and applies these techniques to a variety of social problems and policies. The economic techniques taught include the analysis of market failure, benefit-cost analysis, and economic impact analysis. Applied topics vary, but are likely to include education and job training, welfare reform, subsidies for the arts, and housing policy for the poor, among others. Whenever possible, this course will include one or more group research projects related to the Central Pennsylvania region. Past projects have included the economic impact of Dickinson College and an analysis of the economic and social conditions in Carlisle's Hope Station neighborhood. Prerequisite: 111 or permission of the instructor.
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