The problems include an aging population, financing social welfare programs, and issues related to immigrant populations. The class will normally meet in the Pontremoli medieval castle. This is a XIV century structure which has been remodeled to accommodate the needs of modern scientific class instruction. Additional class meetings will take place for special events such as lectures at the University of Pisa or selected field trips to historic sites. Pre-trip class meetings will be held at the SHSU campus.
Attendance is required for all pre-trip classes, on site classes, special events and field trips.
These trips and assigned readings will generate class discussions worth 30 percent of the grade. A 4-5 page book review from a selected reading list, worth 10 percent of the grade. This papers will each be worth 40 percent of the grade. And, completion of a final examination, worth 20 percent of the grade . The Economics of Public Pensions.