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Class number:
3189
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Title: Economics of Education |
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Department: Economics |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 29 |
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Current enrollment: 24 |
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Available seats: 5 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
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End date: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM, MECC - 270 |
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Instructor(s): Cragun, Randy |
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Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Economics 101. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement |
Course Description:
After introducing the relevant economic theory, the course studies empirical research in the economics of education with topics such as class size, measuring teacher quality, racial and sex differences in outcomes, school vouchers, teacher unions, merit pay systems, knowledge creation versus degrees as a signal of competence, remedial education programs, and college financial aid. |