Course Catalog Information (24-25)
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.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the effects and unintended consequences of individual choice and government intervention in the economy.
- Analyze various economic and public policies.
- Compare and contrast various macroeconomic schools of thought.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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