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CS92PROD
Economic Inequality
ECON 313
Spring 2026
Section: 01  

This course examines the determinants and consequences of income and wealth inequality. We study how economic growth, technological change, globalization, discrimination, and public policies -- such as taxation, welfare programs, and labor market regulations -- shape the distribution of resources within and across countries. The course is divided into three parts: (1) measurement and empirical trends in inequality; (2) theoretical frameworks explaining inequality in labor income, capital income, and wealth; and (3) policy analysis, evaluating the effectiveness and trade-offs of redistributive and inclusive growth policies. By the end of the course, students will understand key concepts, models, and policy debates surrounding economic inequality in modern economies.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: ECON300 AND ECON302
Fulfills a Requirement for: (Economics Minor)(Economics)
Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89%

Last Updated on NOV-21-2025
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