ECON 3357 Economics of Poverty

Provides an analysis of the causes and socioeconomic consequences of poverty. Discussions involve such topics as income transfer programs, welfare reform, Social Security, national health programs and income tax structures.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ECON 2301. All students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, or Bachelor of Science in Materials Management and Logistics from VCoBE, must apply for and be admitted to VCoBE before they are allowed to enroll in the Advanced Business Core and Major coursework for their degree.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Economics

Offered

Fall (only)