Middlebury

ECON 0278

Economics of Religion

Economics of Religion
Economics and religion have played fundamental roles in human civilization. In this course we will use economic methods (statistical analysis and microeconomic theory) to examine the role that religion plays in economic activity. Topics explored will include the markets for religion, the effects that religion has on economic outcomes and welfare, and the political economy of religion. We will investigate studies and use data from both historical and contemporary time periods. While Christianity will be a prominent religion in the course due to the literature and data that are available, the economic methods used in this course will be applied to other religions. (ECON 0150 and ECON 0155) 3 hrs. lct
Subject:
Economics
Department:
Economics
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
SOC

Sections in Fall 2021, School Abroad Spain (Madrid)

Fall 2021

ECON0278A-F21 Lecture (Gong)