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The Economics of Social Welfare

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Mo 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4140 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Mo 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4140
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This class examines poverty in the US, what causes poverty, and solutions to poverty, as well as how the US compares to other countries. It provides tools to evaluate social welfare and poverty programs and examines theories for why people are poor, and examines major economic security programs in the United States, such as Social Security and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.

Prerequisites

ECON 100 or 101 or 102

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y04-4140

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

17 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Marlene Kim

Tuition*

$2065 (guest 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.

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