ECON 116 PZ -Population Economics

Institution: Pitzer

Description: We will examine causes and consequences of changes in human populations (e.g., size, age structure, gender balance, health, wealth) using an economic framework. Causes and consequences of variations across time, space and subgroups in fertility, mortality, family structure, human capital investment, labor force involvement and migration will be considered, as will impacts on populations and subgroups of natural disasters, wars, pandemics, macroeconomic events, government policies, technology change, and changes in human longevity. We will analyze implications for public pension systems, health systems, economic growth, the environment, interâ€group conflict, and government budgets.

Prerequisite(s): See the current course schedule for registration restrictions.

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