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2026 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 2729 TuTh
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Granberry,Phillip Wheatley-Peters W01-0046
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 19
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ECON 101 and 102
Course Attributes: International, Library and other resources, no cost materials