ECON 160 - Comparative Economics Systems

Upper Division

Prerequisites
ECON 003 and ECON 004.

The production and distribution of goods and income and the material welfare of people-the longtime concerns of economics-can be achieved in many different ways. This course examines capitalism, socialism, traditional village economies, and other ways to organize economic activity. Case studies from around the world will include less developed as well as developed countries-China, Russia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The course also examines the new globally integrated economy, based significantly on the U.S. model, and how it impacts various regions of the world.

Term Offered
Generally offered in alternate years.

Course credits: 1