ECON 318
Spring 2018
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This course examines technology and technological change using the tools of microeconomics. We will study the historical evolution of technology and compares it with modern developments. Then we will analyze the interaction of technology with industrial market structure and public policy. Particular emphasis is given to transportation, communications and the Internet, big data, and blockchains, . |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON301 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
See my website chogendorn.web.wesleyan.edu for details. You can also see archives of previous offerings of this course.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Presentations and responses, short assignments, final project. |
| Instructor(s): Hogendorn,Christiaan Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 15 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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