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ECOP2616: Social and Economic Inequalities
2024 unit information
Social and economic inequalities are rampant across all nations even as equality is legitimised as a political norm. In this unit, you will seek to understand this paradoxical situation. You will: be introduced to key theoretical questions about equality, meritocracy and distribution; investigate the historical development of inequality within and between countries; and, examine the economic and political mechanisms through which inequality is reproduced in modern societies. You will also consider possible alternatives to this paradox including policy responses.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Political Economy
| Code | ECOP2616 |
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| Academic unit | Political Economy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Political Economy |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ECOP3620 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge of different theories of the distribution of income and wealth
- LO2. demonstrate knowledge of patterns of economic inequality
- LO3. apply theories and concepts to study specific issues
- LO4. make links between economic and political questions
- LO5. construct a sound argument based on evidence and communicate this effectively (both verbally and in writing)
- LO6. critically examine received ideas and existing institutions
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