Economics 349EM - Economics of Immigration

This course covers the economic theory, policies, and history of immigration. The theory component covers neoclassical models, models from other schools of thought, and contributions from other disciplines. Immigration policy is analyzed through economic models and a political economy perspective. Contemporary arguments for and against open immigration are studied. The course covers the history of ancient migrations, early European migrations to the Western Hemisphere and other colonies, the slave trade, current Hispanic migration, and refugee flows.

Prereq: ECON-211 and ECON-212.