ECON 449 - Seminar: Economics and Immigration

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, WINT

This seminar examines the movement of people between countries from an economics perspective. We will discuss the incentives for immigration, the economic impact of immigrants arrival in a new country and on the country of origin. We will examine theoretical models drawn from macro, public, labor and international economics and consider both policies real and imagined and empirical evidence. Students will write, revise and present an original research paper related to this topic.

Enrollment Limit: 10
Instructor: B. Craig

Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites and notes: ECON 251, 253, and 255.