Poverty and Income Distribution

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Traces the levels of, changes in, and differing perspectives on poverty and inequality globally. Explores the causes, consequences, and policy responses to poverty and inequality. The course will explore the origins and continuing effect of global and national political, social, and economic institutions on welfare. The effect of forces such as trade, migration, and global capital flows will be examined. IC. PA-4C. CAS-C. Prerequisites: ECO 201 and ECO 202 .