Economics to Know Before the Election
Economics plays a central role in the functioning of every aspect of society. This course will address a set of prominent policy issues where economics is at their core. We will explore their origins as policy matters, the underlying data and evidence, and what policy levers are available to deal with them.
Week 1: U.S. Economic Update
This talk will provide evidence on the current state of the U.S. economy. It will focus on a set of economic indicators, including GDP, employment, and industrial production.
Week 2: The Economics of Immigration
Immigration is a policy issue with both social and economic implications. Economics has something to say about both.
Week 3: The Federal Debt
The US federal debt has been increasing rapidly and is poised to grow more in the coming years.
Week 4: Tax Rebellions, Scoundrels, and Revenues
Taxes of one form or another have been around for nearly as long as any form of organized government. The historical evidence on taxation is informative, perhaps humorous, and often misunderstood.
Faculty Bio
Jon Haveman is the Executive Director of the National Economic Education Delegation (NEED). An expert on economic policy, Dr. Haveman holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan.
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Member Praise for Jon Haveman
Jon is an excellent instructor! The material is so relevant to so many aspects of my life and contributed enormously to my knowledge of the economy and my future actions.
Excellent slides and comments; very good at handling audience questions. Found Jon and the course extremely valuable; I learned A LOT!!! Thank you.
Faculty Q&A
- Read an interview with Jon Haveman from our archive.