This course provides an introduction to the various aspects of the economics of education. It applies economic principles to analyze primary, secondary, and post-secondary education and discusses the implications for educational policy. Topics include cost-benefit analysis of education, the signaling vs. human capital debate, race and gender issues in education, education production functions, and financing education at all levels. In addition, the course will investigate school choice, voucher, teacher quality and merit pay.
ECN 505: The Economics of Education
Class Program