ECO 302 - Comparative Approaches in Political Economy

Analysis of differing approaches to key issues of concern to the U.S. and other economies within the emerging global economy. Course will build on the theoretical and empirical base introduced in ECO 105, and will address themes in political economy from several vantage points. Not open to students with credit for ECO 306. Prerequisite: ECO 105. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Articulate economic concepts in writing that construct thoughtful and logically consistent arguments in political economy.
2. Describe how political economy is incorporated into theoretical economic models.
3. Describe how political economy is present in everyday life.