This is an archived version of the UMass Boston website, which may contain outdated information. Visit the latest website.

Course Listings

2025 Spring > UGRD > ECON > ECON 395

The Economics of Social Welfare

Course #: ECON 395

Description:
This class examines poverty in the US, what causes poverty, and solutions to poverty, as well as how the US compares to other countries. It provides tools to evaluate social welfare and poverty programs and examines theories for why people are poor, and examines major economic security programs in the United States, such as Social Security and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = ECON 100 or 101 or 102

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9781 MW
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Kim,Marlene Wheatley W01-0031
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 100 or 101 or 102
Course Attributes: United States, Social & Behavioral Sciences