Comparative Economic Systems
Course #: ECON 372, Class #: 2622, Section #: 01
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.
Prerequisites
ECON 101 and 102
Course Details
Date / Time
6/1/26 - 7/9/26
TuTh 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4120
Credits
3
Session
Summer Session 1, 6 weeks
Class Dates
6/1/2026 - 7/9/2026
Location
University Hall Y04-4120
Enrolled / Capacity
18 / 30
Status
Open