Economics 397T - ST-Education & Economics

This course will examine contemporary issues in US education through the use of economic theory and current research literature. Particular attention will be paid to the causes and consequences of the racial and socioeconomic academic achievement gap. Topics include (but are not limited to): teacher selection and evaluation, school choice, standardized testing and accountability measures, access to high-quality education, and the implications of current education reform measures. Prerequisites: Intro to Micro (Econ 103), Intro to Macro (Econ 104).

ECON 104 & 103/RESEC 102 To request Department Consent for enrollment in this class, students must complete an Economics Department Consent Form and attend class to obtain the instructor's signature on the form before submitting it. To request Department Consent for enrollment in this class, students must complete an Economics Department Consent Form and attend class to obtain the
instructor's signature on the form before submitting it. The form and instructions are here

http://www.umass.edu/economics/sites/default/files/Department%20Consent%20Form%202015-8-31.pdf