Topics include alternative perspectives on women, work and the labor force, the value of paid versus unpaid labor, pay equity, the social support network, and the prospects for change. 3 Introduction to International Economics Overview and introduction to international economics and the theory of international trade and the effects of trade and trade policy on the economy. Foreign exchange markets, the balance of payments and basic policy adjustments are also introduced. 3 Environmental and Resource Economics Aspects of the scarcity of renewable and non-renewable natural resources and the management problems associated with their allocation and use are presented. The theoretical foundations for those tools of economic analysis applicable to the analysis of natural resource problems are developed with historical, real-world examples discussed.
Attention is concentrated on the policy implications of alternative resource development strategies.
The U.S. system is compared with those of other nations, focusing on the roles of the consumers and providers in health care markets, and on the roles of government in shaping demand, supply and utilization. 1-3 Economic Forum Emphasis will be on examination and study of current economic issues. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Alternative approaches to development will be considered. Different cultural, material, and human resources present in individual countries will be assessed.