Economics 105 - Introduction Political Economy
Spring
2024
01
4.00
Lenore Palladino
M W 2:30PM 3:20PM
UMass Amherst
18910
Herter Hall room 227
lpalladino@econs.umass.edu
20016
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)
This course is cross-listed with SPP 105, which has an enrollment capacity of 25 students. Open only to freshmen and sophmores until December 1, then open to all.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.