Considers government intervention in economic activity of three types: antitrust policy, regulation of natural monopolies, and health safety regulation. Covers theoretical models, real-world policy applications, and empirical studies relevant to the impact of regulation.

Prerequisites/Rules:
1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (ECON306, ECON326); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (ECON230, BMGT230, ECON321). Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Economics Bachelor of Arts; Economics minor; Social Data Science-Economics).
Credits: 3
Grading Method: Regular, Pass-Fail, Audit

Course Offerings

    Fall 2023Instructor: Andrew Sweeting
    Spring 2022Instructor: Andrew Sweeting