Economics 203 - Economics of Education

Economics of Education

Spring
2025
01
4.00
Pun Winichakul

TU TH 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
ECO-203-01-202503
Seelye 301
kwinichakul@smith.edu
This course introduces the theoretical and empirical tools that economists use to understand education and evaluate education policy. It provides an overview of how economists evaluate a wide range of issues in K-12 and higher education in the United States and in other countries. Discussions include the theory of human capital, gender and race gaps in education; accountability measures and incentive effects in education; college financial aid; and education and economic growth. The course highlights relevant theories, methodologies and findings in economics of education research and their implications for education policy. Prerequisite: ECO 150.

[CE] ECO 150

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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