This is an in-person class. An online class is also available. Please choose either the in-person or online.

This course examines present-day economic trends, issues, institutions, and markets in the U.S. and globally. We’ll select from topics such as the state of U.S. economy and government debt, China’s growing role in international economy, economic sanctions, economics of climate change, impacts of immigration into U.S., global poverty and the World Bank, etc.

Exact topics are chosen closer to course dates based on key issues at that time.

This is an in-person class. An online class is also available. Please choose either the in-person or online.

This course examines present-day economic trends, issues, institutions, and markets in the U.S. and globally. We’ll select from topics such as the state of U.S. economy and government debt, China’s growing role in international economy, economic sanctions, economics of climate change, impacts of immigration into U.S., global poverty and the World Bank, etc.

Exact topics are chosen closer to course dates based on key issues at that time.

In session one, we will discuss the meaning of “equilibrium” as an idea in science and economics.

Session two will continue the discussion of the use of “equilibrium” in understanding how supply and demand interact to produce the market price.

In the final session, we will discuss what this may mean for the free market and economic policy