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Political Economy of International Migration

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0046 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0046
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course investigates theories of and empirical evidence concerning (1) why humans migrate internationally, (2) their geographic destination and duration of stay in the host nation, (3) their labor market and fiscal effects, (4) their health and use of public medical assistance, and (5) the amount, frequency, mechanisms, and effects of remitting money to their home country.

Prerequisites

ECON 101 and 102

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0046

Enrolled / Capacity

22 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Phillip Granberry

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.