ECON 357
The Economics of Higher Education
Spring 2013
Division II
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Class Details
This tutorial will utilize economic theory and econometric methods to understand a variety of issues pertaining to the economics of colleges and universities. In particular, we’ll discuss the logic of non-profit enterprises, the financial structure of a college or university, competition in the market for higher education, policies impacting tuition and financial aid, the individual and societal returns from investments in higher education, and the distinctive features of academic labor markets. Particular attention will be paid to selective liberal arts colleges.
The Class:
Format: tutorial; will meet weekly in groups of two
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 3433
Grading: OPG
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 3433
Grading: OPG
Requirements/Evaluation:
evaluation will be based on six 5- to 7-page papers and on the quality of the student's oral presentations and commentary on the work of his/her colleagues
Prerequisites:
Economics 251 and 253 or 255 or Statistics 346 or permission of the instructor
Enrollment Preferences:
Economics majors
Distributions:
Division II
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