The Economics of Social Welfare
Course #: ECON 395, Class #: 3823, Section #: 01
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.
Prerequisites
ECON 100 or 101 or 102
Course Details
Date / Time
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Mo 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4100
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026
Location
University Hall Y04-4100
General Ed Requirements
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Enrolled / Capacity
30 / 30
Status
Closed