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The Economics of Social Welfare

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TuTh 6p.m. – 9p.m.		 REMOTE 3 $1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)
Date
-
Time
TuTh 6p.m. – 9p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)

Description

A study of major economic security programs in the United States, such as Social Security and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. The course begins with an examination of historical events leading to the programs of the American welfare system, analyzes the benefit and cost structure of the current system, and assesses the effects of recent attempts to reform that system.

Registration will begin July 31st

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 2, 6 weeks

Class Dates

-

Location

REMOTE

Enrolled / Capacity

26 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Emek Karakilic

Prerequisites

ECON 100 or 101 or 102

Tuition*

$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

Tuition Details