Resource Economics 315 - Econ/Contemporary Info Tech

Economic analysis of the role that information plays in the economy, and study of the contemporary problems in information production, distribution and consumption that stem from the widespread adoption of new information technologies. Will address both macro and micro implications of IT, and both efficiency and equity concerns at the local, national and international levels.

Pre Req: RES-ECON102orECON103 Students who are unable to enroll in this course because all sections are full can submit a RES-ECON waitlist request. The form can be found here: http://www.umass.edu/resec/academics/undergraduate-program/undergraduat…. Once the semester begins, students must contact the instructor to request permission to enroll.