ECON 4
Economics of Public Issues
Course Description
An introduction to the economics of various public policy issues. Contemporary issues and the role of government will be evaluated and analyzed by the student. Topics to be discussed include the minimum wage, rent control, drug prohibition, health care, Social Security, international trade, organ markets, impact of sports stadiums, discrimination and freedom of association, education, fiscal and monetary policy, property rights and the environment, and antitrust policy.
Class Details
CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
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34329 | ECON 4 | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Ninos Malek | ONLINE |
Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-31.
Footnote:
ECON-004.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.