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ECON 424 -  Economics of Human Capital and Human Development

Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 303  and ECON 308  
College Curriculum: COLL 400
This research-intensive and technical course is concerned with two fields.    The Economics of Human Capital studies investments in human skills and health.   The Economics of Human Development combines methods of economics with results from psychology, epidemiology, genetics and biology to uncover the developmental origins of health, wealth and other essential life outcomes. Students learn how to apply advanced econometric and psychometric methods, critically discuss original research, and write an original research paper.