Econ of Sex, Drugs, & Religion

Catalog description

This course applies consumer theory, firm theory, and market failure to the economics of social issues via the broad, and often controversial, topics of sex, drugs, and religion. Emphasis is placed on the current economic, political, and legal aspects of these issues and therefore specific topics may change depending on current events. Students will explore these topics and lessons via research articles published in academic journals and by research published by the top economic research organizations. Prerequisites: ECON 102 and MATH 101 or math placement beyond 101, MATH 130 or equivalent.