ECON 454-Economics of Education and Human Capital

(3.00)

This course deals with theoretical and policy issues relating to the development of human resources. Topics to be covered include: the theory and importance of investment in education and training; measuring the rate of return to education; racial and sexual discrimination; poverty and the distribution of income; analyzing the effectiveness of the American educational system; recent innovations in the organization of education; and issues in the financing of primary, secondary and higher education.

Course ID: 53361
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: You must take ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.