ECON 411Inequality and Macroeconomy
Economics · 4 units · Graduate professional courses (400-499)
Limited to Master of Applied Economics students. Introduction to analysis of economic inequalities and interplay between inequality and macroeconomy. What are relative roles of market forces and institutions in shaping dynamics of economic inequality? What are consequences of globalization on distribution of income within and between countries? Does inequality hamper economic growth and macroeconomic stability? How do macroeconomic policies and structural reforms affect distribution of income and wealth? Use of simple models and empirical analysis by taking global and historical perspective. Discussions about inequality in U.S. and Europe over last two centuries, as well as challenges raised by recent inequality trends in China, India, and Latin America.
Letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
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Requires
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Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
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