ECON 307: The Economics of Sex, Race, and Love

Course Description

This course will employ economic theories to understand differences in economic outcomes by gender, sexual orientation, race, and other personal characteristics. Empirical work testing economic theories and policies aimed at alleviating group-level differences will be discussed. We will apply economic perspectives to the choices made with respect to love and sex, such as who we choose to date and marry. Cross-listed: Economics 307/Women’s and Gender Studies/Social Justice 307. Students may receive credit for only one of the three cross-listed courses. Prerequisites: (ECON 201 or 209 and ECON 202 or 208 w/a grade of C or better in both courses) AND EITHER (Admitted to the COB; Admitted Econ Bus majors; Econ COLS majors & minors) OR (30 cr w/no more than 21 cr of 300/400 level COB courses and 2.5 GPA). Special fees may apply.