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2026 Summer > UGRD > ECON > ECON 372

Comparative Economic Systems

Course #: ECON 372

Description:
An examination of alternative systems of economic organization. Analysis of the failed command economies of the former Soviet Bloc and discussion of the progress and prospects for reform in Russia, Poland and Hungary. Special attention is given to comparing alternative capitalist systems (US, Sweden, Germany, Japan and South Korea). Issues of concern include market and non-market mechanisms of allocation and distribution, workers' control, economic democracy, centralization and decentralization, and the relation of economic affairs to political and social affairs.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = ECON 101 and 102

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 2622 TuTh
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Aman,Nurul University Hall Y04-4120
Session: SS1 6W
Class Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/09/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 18
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ECON 101 and 102
Course Attributes:
01 2622 TuTh
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Aman,Nurul BEACONFLEX
Session: SS1 6W
Class Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/09/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 18
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ECON 101 and 102
Course Attributes: