ECON 4
Economics of Public Issues
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the economics of various public policy issues. Students will evaluate and analyze contemporary public policy issues and the role of government in the economy. Specifically, students will learn about the minimum wage, rent control, drug prohibition, health care, Social Security, international trade, organ markets, the impact of sports stadiums, discrimination and freedom of association, education, fiscal and monetary policy, property rights, and the environment, and antitrust policy.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34329 | ECON 4 | 01 | ·T·R··· | 10:30 AM-12:20 PM | Ninos Malek | L24 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2027-01-04 to 2027-03-26.
Footnote:
ECON-004.-01-: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times noted in the class listing.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.