Work with practicing economists in selected private industry, non-profit, and government offices. May be repeated once for credit with consent. Only three hours may apply toward the ECON major requirements. Economics and the Real World Cr. Application of economic analysis to contemporary issues and current social policy.
Topics rotate weekly.
Recent topics include the age of limits, global warming, government land use control, gun control and the economics of crime. A special topics class recommended for seniors. Senior Honors Thesis Cr.