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2025 Spring > UGRD > ECON > ECON 339

Political Economy of International Migration

Course #: ECON 339

Description:
This course investigates theories of and empirical evidence concerning (1) why humans migrate internationally, (2) their geographic destination and duration of stay in the host nation, (3) their labor market and fiscal effects, (4) their health and use of public medical assistance, and (5) the amount, frequency, mechanisms, and effects of remitting money to their home country.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = ECON 101 and 102

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 8199 TuTh
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Granberry,Phillip J McCormack M01-0209
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ECON 101 and 102
Course Attributes: International