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The Political Economy of Race & Racism

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWe 1p.m. – 2:15p.m.		 McCormack M02-0208 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWe 1p.m. – 2:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0208
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course is a study of the economic, political, and sociological status of minoritized populations in the U.S. and the competing explanations for why differences in economic indicators exist and persist between white Americans and underrepresented minorities. Topics covered include disparities in wealth, income, educational attainment, health, and experiences with the criminal justice system.  Explanations will be explored from multiple theoretical frameworks within economics including neoclassical economics, feminist economics, stratification economics, and Marxism.

Prerequisites

ECON 100 or 101

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0208

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Dania Francis

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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