ECON 316 - The Economics of Race and Gender

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered annually in the spring semester

Economic outcomes differ according to race and gender. This course investigates the economic experiences of women and minorities in the U.S. economy to provide a thorough understanding of the economic constraints facing diverse groups in the economy. This course introduces students to the analytical approaches used by economists to critically assess the causes and consequences of gender and racial differences in earnings, labor force participation, occupational choice and the division of labor within the home. The impact of economic institutions and policy on the economic behavior of women and minorities is emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 102 and ECON 103 or consent of the Instructor.