Economics 397W - ST-Writing In Economics

Fall
2012
A
3.00
Valerie Voorheis

M W 10:00AM 11:15AM

UMass Amherst
73211
Intensive writing course dealing with various topics in economics. Fulfills the Junior Year Writing requirement.

Econ Primary Majors only Pre Req: ECON 103 or RESEC 102 TOPIC:The Economics of Consumption and Sustainability - While the people of the planet are facing more and more concern about climate change, economists consider how to change this very scary scenario. We will read and write about some major economic debates, looking at consumption in the U.S. and whether individual behavior, the policies and laws of nations, or markets can make a difference in the fight for sustainability.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.
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