Economics 397EM - ST- Economics of Immigration
Spring
2019
01
3.00
Hendrik Van Den Berg
TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
13518
Machmer Hall room W-21
hvandenberg@umass.edu
This course covers the economic theory, history, and policy of immigration. The standard labor market model of immigration is detailed, as are more dynamic and inter-disciplinary alternatives. The models are used to analyze immigration flows and policies in the United States, Canada, and the European Union over the past two centuries as well as contemporary immigration issues. At the end of the course, students are challenged to develop suggestions for contemporary immigration policy.
ECON 103, 104, or RES-ECON 102 Open only to ECON/ STPEC/ RESEC PRIMARY majors until after juniors enroll, then open to all November 10.