Course Description
Application of economic principles to the production and delivery of education. Analysis of education policy and reform at the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels; e.g., policies related to teacher pay, class-size, high-stakes testing, charter schools, vouchers, affirmative action, and financial aid. International higher education policies are also discussed.
Athena Title
ECON OF EDUCATION
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ECON 4250H
Prerequisite
ECON 4010
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
When students have completed this course, they should be able to: 1. Understand human capital theory 2. Explain the economics of effects of schooling 3. Evaluate primary, secondary education higher education policies and reforms 4. Assess international education policies and reforms
Topical Outline
1. Review of basic economics and econometrics 2. What schooling does 3. Primary and secondary education 4. Higher education 5. International education
Syllabus