Susan Christoffersen Phd

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The student should relate course material to issues that involve public policy such as topics listed in the course syllabus or below.  Evaluate the efficiency and equity implications of the public policy. In a mid-length paper of 4-5 pages devise an alternative policy to address the socio-economic problem.

bullet Pollution
bulletPoverty in the inner city:
bulletNational Income distribution
bulletRent control and minimum wage
bulletWelfare
bulletDrugs and crime
bulletPoverty in developing countries:
bulletInternational Income distribution
bulletTrade and restrictions
bulletImmigration
bulletDeveloping countries other issues
bulletTax policy