Politics & the Economy
This course examines how and why the U.S. government influences the economy. The government is the single most important actor in the economy, both as a consumer and as an entity seeking to manage important aspects of the economy.
Outcomes: At the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge about the key public and private institutions involved in economic policy and politics; Provide explanations of the development of both historical and contemporary economic policies; Explain the underlying bases of contemporary economic issues and competing views on appropriate policy actions to address them; Be able to access available public sources to conduct research on economic problems and policies.
Outcomes: At the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge about the key public and private institutions involved in economic policy and politics; Provide explanations of the development of both historical and contemporary economic policies; Explain the underlying bases of contemporary economic issues and competing views on appropriate policy actions to address them; Be able to access available public sources to conduct research on economic problems and policies.