ECON 3270 - Economics of Gender, Race and Inequality

Institution:

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Subject:

Economics

Description:

This course will explore how inequality is measured in society, its primary economic drivers, and its ultimate consequences. Outcome differences in variables such as education, employment, income, and wealth, will be measured across gender, race, nationality, and sexual orientation. How individual's choices, constraints, and subjected discrimination can affect their economic outcomes will be analyzed. The effectiveness of both market and public policy approaches at eliminating inequality, such as anti-discrimination laws, taxes and redistribution, and investment policies are assessed. On demand. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ECON 1020 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Junior standing. May be registered as WGSS 3270. Credit not allowed in both ECON 3270 and WGSS 3270. Differential course fee will be assessed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utc.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 425-4111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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