ECON 305 - Comparative Economics

(3 units) CO10, CO11

The effects of economic systems and government policies on growth and inequality in the world’s major developed economies.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 102 and ECON 103 or HON 220.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the economic concepts important to understand how economies perform.
2. demonstrate knowledge of how government policies can affect economic performances.
3. demonstrate an understanding of major economic events in the major economies of the world, and how those events and associated government policies in those countries affected their economic performance.
4. demonstrate an ability to collect, analyze and present data on economic performance in the world’s major economies.

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