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Course Description

Should the federal government more forcefully engage health care issues, or are its current obligations a hidden time bomb facing the federal budget? Should we be concerned about the outsourcing of U.S. jobs? Is the minimum wage too low, or will increases in the minimum simply lead to greater unemployment? Students will engage these and other pressing issues, write position papers advocating specific actions that governments or firms should take, and debate these recommendations. While economic theory is not the centerpiece of this course, students will learn enough economic theory to be able to discuss policy in an informed manner. They will also be introduced to important sources of "economic" information, from government web sites to major publications. 
 
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Section Title
ECON 0858 - The American Economy
Type
Lecture
Days
M, W
Time
11:00AM to 12:20PM
Dates
Aug 25, 2025 to Dec 08, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
38.7
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
SNRSCH Fee $250.00 Click here to get more information
Section Notes

Thank you for registering for a Senior Scholars course! The Senior Scholars program is an auditing program for Temple graduates, as well as their spouses or partners, and other friends of Temple, age 50+. As an auditor, you will not receive a grade or academic credit for this course. A few days before the start of the semester, you will receive an email confirming your enrollment and providing more information on how to get started in your course. Please be advised that all Senior Scholars courses are open to Temple undergraduate students first.

This course will be meeting M. W from 11:00AM-12:20PM live, via Zoom from Monday, August 25th through Monday, December 8, 2025. 

Please note: classes are not held the following dates: Fri. Oct. 17th, or during Fall break: November 24-28, 2025

Your instructor is William Newman.