The Economics of Poverty

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Overview

Subject area

AAS

Catalog Number

268

Course Title

The Economics of Poverty

Department(s)

Description

A course offering an objective evaluation and analysis of the nature of poverty in America as it relates to African Americans. The many economic as well as social, political, and institutional causes and characteristics of poverty are explored. Various aspects of antipoverty programs are considered. The course also reviews recent theories of alleviating poverty in Black urban areas.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

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Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule