Indigenous Economics

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to a wide range of economic issues experienced by Indigenous communities. Students use economic tools to study historical and contemporary issues such as land rights, resource extraction, and economic sovereignty. Topics discussed in this class might include institutions, labour markets, and land use in the unique context of Indigenous nations. While the course considers a range of Indigenous contexts, it emphasizes the experience of Indigenous communities in Canada, BC, and specifically Northern BC, wherever possible. Prerequisite(s): ECON 100-3 and ECON 101-3