ECON-350 Economics of Poverty and Income Distribution
A study of domestic poverty and of government programs designed to address poverty. Topics include the definition and measurement of poverty, the factors associated with becoming poor and the design, purpose, financing and individual incentive effects of various state and federal public assistance programs, as well as their effectiveness in reducing the incidence or duration of poverty.
Standard Course (40)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
ECON-166 or consent of instructor