ECON 384 - The Economics of Higher Education

1 unit(s)

This seminar explores the economics of colleges and universities, with a particular focus on contemporary policy issues. Course materials apply economic theory and empirical analysis to selected policy issues, including tuition and financial aid, the individual and societal returns of higher education, and academic labor markets. The course also introduces students to the financial structure and management of colleges, including funding sources, budget processes, and policies and issues regarding the finance of higher education. Catharine Hill.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 and ECON 209.

Not offered in 2016/17.