Economic Policy

5 credits · Undergraduate

This course will explore how economic policy works (or does not) in a variety of areas related to the federal government. The course will explore both the analysis of policies as well as the political feasibility of enacting rules and implementing programs. Expected topics include federal budget, taxation, low-income support programs, labor and retirement, antitrust. We will have several guest speakers involved in the policy-making process. This course is being offered in Washington, DC to students in the SIW Program.