SEMINAR IN FAMILY ECONOMIC POLICY

CNSRSCI 852

Studies the intersection of behavioral economics and public policy. Explores the effect of deviations from rational economic behavior on consumer well-being. Analyzes the impact of policy design on consumer well-being across a variety of policy domains.

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.

CNSRSCI 748

Studies family behavior and family outcomes using an economic framework. Covers theoretical models of consumption, fertility, household production, time allocation, and household formation. Knowledge of microeconomic theory [such asECON 301] recommended.

CNSRSCI/HDFS 465

Introduction to research at the intersection of family and poverty studies. Learn how family behaviors vary by socioeconomic status; how romantic relationships, childbearing, and childrearing may be implicated in poverty; what the consequences of poverty are for family functioning and children; and about the role of policy in influencing families and poverty.