Poverty, Inequality and Social Policy

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Analysis of the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality and the role of public policy in shaping economic outcomes; examines the measurement of income, wealth and mobility; explores theoretical and empirical perspectives on market forces, discrimination and opportunity; evaluates the design and impact of social insurance and welfare programs on poverty reduction, incentives and economic performance; emphasizes evidence-based approaches to understanding how policy choices affect efficiency and distributional outcomes in modern economies. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ECON 323 .