Education in the Economy
ECON 980B
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Course Information
Description
An exploration of the role of education in the economy using historical, comparative, and current policy perspectives. Topics include the theory of human capital, the role of education in economic growth and distribution, vouchers and charter schools, higher education and student debt, alternative pathways to skill formation and online education, and the impact of COVID-19 on child learning. Students will take part in the creative process of researching, writing, and presenting an original paper using primary sources (mainly large-scale data sets). Several short critical essays of the literature are also required. This is a junior seminar.
Course Notes
This course requires special action- application or lottery- to enroll. Visit https://economics.harvard.edu/junior-seminars and the course canvas site for more information.
Recommended Prep
Ec 1010a (or 1011a), one of stats 100, 104 or 110, and Ec 1123 or 1126 (or concurrent enrollment in 1123 or 1126).
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
