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ECON0420A-F20

Globalization & US Inequality

Globalization and US Inequality
Does globalization increase inequality in the United States? In this course we will study how trade, automation, immigration, and financial integration relate to the distribution of income, wealth, and employment in the US over the last century. In the first part of the course we will study theoretical frameworks to shed light on this question. In the second part, we will turn to the data and read peer-reviewed articles, discussing evidence for and against globalization increasing US inequality. Lastly, we will debate policy prescriptions, to address these issues. (ECON 0211 and ECON 0240 or ECON 0250) 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92417
Subject Code:
ECON
Course Number:
0420
Section Identifier:
A

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ECON 0420

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Fall 2020

ECON0420A-F20 Seminar (Wolcott)