ECON 342 - Economics of Poverty in the US

This course focuses on the economic aspects of poverty and inequality in the United States. The course utilizes economic theory and empirical research to analyze the determinants of, and potential strategies to overcome poverty and inequality. Topics include measurement and trends of poverty and inequality, labor markets, education, discrimination, residential segregation, and immigration. The course also investigates the role of public policy in fighting poverty and inequality. There is a required service learning component in this course. This course counts as a Group E elective. Prerequisite(s): ECON 119 or ECON 129; and one 200-level Economics course from Group E electives. C- or higher required for all prerequisites. Offered infrequently. (4 Credits)