ECON 4 - Economics of Public Issues

    Recent Professors
    Ninos Malek
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Winter 2027 Sections
    View Winter 2027 sections of ECON 4
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the economics of various public policy issues. Students will evaluate and analyze contemporary public policy issues and the role of government in the economy. Specifically, students will learn about the minimum wage, rent control, drug prohibition, health care, Social Security, international trade, organ markets, the impact of sports stadiums, discrimination and freedom of association, education, fiscal and monetary policy, property rights, and the environment, and antitrust policy.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–12:20pm