Nov 10, 2024
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2024-25

ECON 5120 - Economics of Poverty


Incidence, causes, measurement and analysis of poverty worldwide.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Analyze the effectiveness of poverty alleviation techniques and strategies.
  • Learn about measures of poverty, economic growth, and income inequality.
  • Obtain an overview of the extent of poverty in the developing and/or the U.S.


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