ECON 4300 - Economics of Education

Institution:

Southern Utah University

Subject:

Economics

Description:

This course examines the relationship between education and economic outcomes, with a particular focus on the role of public policy in shaping educational access, quality, and equity. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and empirical methods used to analyze how investments in education influence individual earnings, social mobility, and overall economic growth. Key topics include the returns to education, early childhood investment, the impact of school finance and accountability reforms, teacher quality, higher education access, and the role of education in reducing inequality. Through case studies drawn from both U.S. and international contexts, students will investigate how different education systems and policies address challenges of efficiency, equity, and development. By the end of the course, students will gain the tools to evaluate education systems from an economic perspective and to critically analyze the policy trade-offs that arise in designing effective and equitable education policy across diverse national settings. (Fall) [Graded Letter] Prerequisite(s): ECON 2010 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ECON 2010

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.suu.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 586-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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