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ECON-3034: Economics of Poverty and Discrimination

Description: Poverty and inequality in the United States and around the world. Sources of poverty. Antipoverty policies. Definition, empirical evidence, and causes of discrimination. Emphasis on ethical human behavior and policy analysis.

Pathways: 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 7 Identity & Equity in U.S., 10 Ethical Reasoning

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ECON-2005

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 1

Average GPA: 3.05 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 29.20%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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