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4 credits. Every semester Economics affects people in many ways, f rom how much they earn and consume to the work that they do. This course provides an overview of how the U.S. economy works, so that students can understand news, current events, and why economists often disagree. Topics include: the impact of race and gender, the power of large corporations, business cycles, markets, advertising, the Federal Reserve, and America’s role in the global economy.
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4 credits. Every year An overview of the global impact of the media, and its role in the U.S. political economy. Topics include: important characteristics of the American economy; the size and significance of various media; the impact of the concentration of ownership in media industries; the growth and impact of advertising (including gender representations); the impact of media on politics and social life. Prerequisite: LWR 1110
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Spring Patterns of development in the global economy, especially the problems faced by underdeveloped countries, are explored. Topics include: the historical role of colonialism and imperialism; theories of economic development; policy issues that focus on the role of gender; and the debates about free trade and the roles of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, foreign aid, and investment. Recommended concurrent course: ECO 2225. Recommended prior course: ECO 1500, 1510, or 1540. Prerequisite: LWR 1110
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Spring Does globalization, the dynamic force of the current global economy, promote or impede global development Using films, lectures, and selective readings, this course examines the arguments for and against globalization. Topics may include: the role of U.S. foreign policy in underdeveloped countries; the impact of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and multi-corporations; gender and development; the politics of global food production; the historical impact of colonialism and imperialism; cultural imperialism; and the nature of the current American empire. Prerequisite: LWR 1110
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years Economics can help define, address, and solve many environmental problems. This course provides students with a set of conceptual tools that are useful in addressing environmental issues like pollution and pollution abatement, the conservation of natural resources, environmental regulation, and the political economy of environmentalism. Also offered as ENV 2280. Prerequisite: LWR 1110; recommended: a prior course in economics
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Spring Examines different theories of the labor market (neoclassical, institutional, feminist, and political economy) and the history of the labor movement in the U.S., including changes in labor law. Other topics include: recent changes in the structure of labor markets; patterns of unionization; the role of gender; immigration; and the impact of changes in business organization on the labor movement. Prerequisite: LWR 1110
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Fall A continuation of ECO 1500. Treating the entire economy as a system, contemporary economic theories are introduced to explain: what causes economic growth and a strong or weak dollar; how spending decisions interact with national money and bond markets to affect interest, inflation, and unemployment rates; and how economic performance in one country can affect other countries. Prerequisite: ECO 1500, LWR 1110, and satisfaction of the math proficiency requirement
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4 credits. Fall Is there a common set of social institutions or environments that gives rise to both successful urban economies and flourishing arts and culture Proposing that such a set exists, this course attempts to identify it; traces its implications for cultural and economic development; and explores the interrelations of capitalism, cities, and culture. While areas of culture and society are addressed, the analytical framework is that of economics and political economy. Prerequisite: ECO 1510 and LWR 1110
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Fall What forces are shaping American capitalism in this century Using a political economy perspective, this course explores some of these forces, including: technology; class relations; the labor movement; the power of corporations; the position of the U.S. in the global economy; mergers/ takeovers; the changing nature of work; the role of the household economy; recessions and expansions; globalization and increased economic interdependence. Prerequisite: ECO 1540 and LWR 1110
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Spring Traces the histories of various racial/ethnic groups of women in the U.S. Topics include: the relationship between the property arrangements and culture of the Iroquois; the Salem witch trials; the traffic in mail-order brides; and the emergence of the second wave of the women’s liberation movement in the 1960s. Also offered as WOM 3150. Prerequisite: LWR 1110; recommended prior courses: ECO 1540, WOM 1520
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