ECON-316 Political Economy of Race in the United States (3)

How does race affect the ways that individuals are included in or excluded from activities in the United States economy, and what are the impacts of these differences and how might equality of opportunity be increased? This course examines the political economy of race in the U.S. Through readings and examination of U.S. data, it examines the historical bases for differences in economic participation by race, how race is defined and measured by economists, its impact on outcomes in education and the labor market and two policy proposals to promote more equitable inclusion. Readings focus mainly on the experience of African Americans, but students are encouraged to bring other foci to the topic during the data work and individual papers. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Diversity and Equity. Prerequisite: ECON-200.