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Xavier University Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Xavier University Catalog 2024-2025 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOCW 208 - Economics of Society


3 Credit Hours
This course investigates the issues of poverty and inequality by examining these issues in the U.S. along with international comparisons. Past and present efforts to define poverty and to address related social problems will be explored. Underlying theories and beliefs about the causes of poverty and income inequality will be assessed using critical thinking skills.

Course Attributes: Diversity Flag, Gender & Diversity Studies, Peace & Justice Studies Minor, Population Health

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate


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