Economics 105 - Introduction Political Economy
Fall
2021
01
4.00
Ertugrul Tonak
TU TH 11:30AM 12:45PM
UMass Amherst
13021
Herter Hall room 107
etonak@umass.edu
Introduction to economic analysis for majors and nonmajors. Facts and concepts basic to understanding the U.S. economy today. Topics may include:
unemployment, economic development, inequality, technology, social wealth, environment, government economic policy, economic alternatives, race and gender, and discrimination. Contrasting theoretical perspectives. (Gen.Ed. SB, DU)