THE ECONOMIC ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSEHOLD

CNSRSCI 273

For the majority of Americans, money and family life is intertwined. Learn about the basics of relationship formation and dissolution, gender and family dynamics and the psychology of money with the goal of encouraging financial equality among members of families of all types.

CNSRSCI 775

Provides an overview of major theories in household finance, financial literacy, financial capability. Evaluates programs and strategies designed to improve consumer well-being by changing household financial behaviors, building household financial assets, and regulation of consumer financial markets.

CNSRSCI 830

Examines how local communities inform family economic well-being. Explores the intersection of people and organizations using quantitative and qualitative techniques.

SOC 640

Examines family life from a sociological perspective, drawing on insights from demography, economics, history and anthropology. Considers theories and empirical evidence about families as social institutions; patterns of family change; and families and inequality.

CNSRSCI 930

Topics on family economic well-being and the social and consumer policies that influence economic behavior and family economic status.