ECON 239 Government Regulation of Industry

Examines the government regulation that directly guides, restricts, and overrules private decision-making in the U.S. economy. Overview of such regulation along with in-depth analysis of such cases as pharmaceutical drug regulation, environmental protection, and electric utility regulation. Emphasizes recent trends and ongoing debates about appropriate regulation.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Required ECON-100 and ECON-101