ECO 262 - Economics of Education

This course applies microeconomic theory, and econometrics to a lesser extent, to various issues on benefits, costs, and provision of education. More specifically, this course examines theories of education as investment in human capital and as investment in credentials, the various private and social benefits of education, the challenges of estimating causal effects of education, and a variety of important policy issues from pre-kindergarten through college. This course should be useful for both economics and education majors, and both undergraduate and graduate students.

General Education Requirements:

Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120

Course Typically Offered: Variable

Credits: 3