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SOCIOLOGY OF ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS

C&ESOC/SOC 652
Course Description

Sociological perspectives on the organization of the firm, financial markets, and work, intermediate associations (unions, ethnic economies), the state, and the international economy. Contrast between neoclassical, traditional institutionalist, post-fordist, and neo-fordist perspectives on the nature and evolution of these institutions.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
2.96

6.24% from Historical

Completion Rate
91.3%

-0.16% from Historical

A Rate
34.78%

-10.39% from Historical

Class Size
23

36.18% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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