Economics 394EI - Economics and Ethics
Fall
2018
01
3.00
James Heintz
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
81689
Integ. Learning Center S220
jheintz@econs.umass.edu
This course explores ethical questions and debates associated with a wide range of economic issues. The class will look at concepts of economic justice and fairness, motivations in economics, unintended consequences of economic choices, the role of government, corporate social responsibility, inequality, environmental challenges, and globalization. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Econ majors.
ECON 103/RES-ECON 102 &ECON104 Open only to Econ primary majors until after juniors enroll, then open to all on April 9.