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Political Economy of International Migration

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
McCormack M01-0209 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0209
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (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.

Course Details