Economics of Religion
ECON 234
Spring 2019
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This class explores how economic ideas and statistical tools can be used to look at the role of religion in society. This course examines both the application of economic techniques to the study of religion and the relationship between economic and religious behaviors. Course topics may include: the demand for religion, religious supply, giving behavior, religion-based terrorism/extremism, and religion and economic development. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON101 OR ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
There will be no textbook for this course; readings will come from journal articles, including, but not limited to, the following:
Laurence R. Iannaccone, Introduction to the Economics of Religion, Journal of Economic Literature 36, Nr. 3 September 1998
Syria Iyer, The New Economics of Religion, Journal of Economic Literature, 2016
Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1776 Jonathan Gruber and Daniel M. Hungerman, The Church versus the Mall: What Happens When Religion Faces Increased Secular Competition?, The Quarterly Journal of Economics 123, Nr. 2 05 2008
Max Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism London, U.K.: Allen and Unwin, 1930
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Examinations and Assignments:
1 Midterm, 1 Final Examination and 1 term project. Participation is highly encouraged; discussions and brief in-class presentations will be frequent. |
| Instructor(s): Ali,Ayesha Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: PAC004; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 15 | FR: 0 |
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