ECON 420 - Seminar on Income Inequality

3SS, WR
Second Semester. The purpose of this course is to deepen the understanding of factors underlying the unequal distribution of income and to analyze equity-efficiency trade-offs arising under alternative government policies. The course mostly focuses on the U.S.; however, cross-country differences in economic inequality will be addressed as well. Policy implications include progressive income taxation, unemployment insurance, welfare programs, social security and public education.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 253. Enrollment Lmit: 10
[Next Offered 2007-2008]

Credits: 3