This course covers topics such as education, fiscal policy, housing, jobs, and monetary policy. Students will learn about the debate between education signaling and skill building, the effectiveness of fiscal policy, the decision to rent or buy a house, the impact of automation on jobs, and the differences between fiat money and the gold standard. The course aims to develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of key economic concepts. It is suitable for individuals interested in economics and public policy.
Overview
Syllabus
1. Education
Cowen/Tabarrok: Is Education Signaling or Skill Building?
2. Fiscal Policy
Cowen/Tabarrok: Does Fiscal Policy Work?
3. Housing
Cowen/Tabarrok: Rent or Buy?
Cowen/Yglesias: Why Is the Rent So Damn High?
4. Jobs
Cowen/Tabarrok: Will Machines Take Our Jobs?
5. Monetary Policy
Sumner/White: Fiat Money vs. the Gold Standard
Taught by
Tyler Cowen, Alex Tabarrok, Matt Yglesias, Scott Summer, Larry White
