2026 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 | |
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| 01 | 3823 | M 5:30 - 8:15 pm |
Kim,Marlene | University Hall Y04-4100 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
30
Enrolled:
10
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 100 or 101 or 102
Course Attributes:
United States, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Library and other resources, no cost materials
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