Economics 105 - Introduction Political Economy
Fall
2022
01
4.00
Lenore Palladino
TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
45427
Morrill Sci. Ctr.1 rm N326
lpalladino@econs.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)
Open to Sophomores & Freshmen only. Open to freshmen and sophomores until August 1, then open to all.