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ECON 325

Economics of Education

3 credits · Undergraduate credit

This course surveys the economic analysis of education. We study economic theories of educational investment and production, and current policy debates, including standards-based educational reform, teacher incentive pay, and school choice. Students will learn both the theoretical and empirical methods that economists use to study educational practices and reforms.

Prerequisites & course information

ECON 101 completed with a minimum grade of C or better or ECON 401 (completed with a C- or better). (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) ECON 102 (unless ECON 101 completed with a B or higher) and STATS 250. Students with first year or sophomore standing should complete ECON 101 (with a C or higher) before taking ECON 401. (3). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit in ECON 395: TopicID #12, The Economics of Education (taken prior to Fall 2014).

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