51-758 Economics Theories in Education

In this course, students survey the field of economics education literature and use microeconomic economic concepts for approaching educational issues in economic ways. Whereas economics has become largely descriptive, this course will include normative considerations as outlined by Amartaya Sen in Ethics and Economics. Thus, this course aims both to provide students with an understanding of educational economics literature and to provide a critical orientation towards educational issues using an economic perspective.

Credits

3