Economics 335 - Economics of Immigration

Fall
2026
01
4.00
Hendrik Van den Berg

M W F 11:15AM 12:05PM

UMass Amherst
12704
Machmer Hall room E-33
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 to all majors.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.