#  Economics 1816: Race in America 

 





 Semester:   Spring 

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 Year offered:  2016 

 

 

 

122102 – Section 001

SortSchoolDepartmentFacultyFaculty of Arts and Sciences

Economics

Roland Fryer





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TuTh 4:00 p.m. - 5:29 p.m.

Harvard Hall 201 (FAS)





Sort**Credits**  
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**Credit Level**  
Graduate and Undergraduate





**Description**  
Examines the causes and consequences of racial inequality in America and evaluates the efficacy of various market and non-market solutions. Topics include: the racial achievement gap in education, the impact of crack cocaine on inner cities, racial differences in health, crime and punishment, labor market discrimination, social interactions and the effects of peer groups, affirmative action, and more.

**Prerequisite(s)**  
Recommended: Ec 10a and Ec 10b.

**Notes**  
Optional writing Requirement: This course offers an optional writing requirement which if completed will satisfy the concentration writing requirement. Offered in alternate years.

**Exam Group**   
FAS13\_D

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SortCross RegistrationEligible for cross-registration  
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