EC203
The Global Economy
Credits
3
Course Description
This course aims to provide the student with the background necessary to understand the opportunities and challenges posed by our rapidly changing world economy. Among the many topics covered will be the global distribution of population and resources, the impact of free trade on world living standards, an international comparison of major economic systems, and an analysis of important issues such as resource depletion, pollution, income inequality, and poverty.
Academic Level
Undergraduate
School
Sloane School of Business and Communication