Inequality and Economic Policy (Osher Online)

Cost: $60

Dates

• Tues., Oct. 14-Nov. 18, 10-11:30 a.m.

Location: Online

With Geoffrey Woglom, Professor Emeritus of Economics, Amherst College

Economics plays a central role in every aspect of society. This course examines the causes and potential solutions to inequality in the U.S. from an economic perspective. We will explore the history of different types of inequality, the underlying data and evidence, and the policy levers available to address these issues. Each lecture, led by a subject matter expert with a PhD in economics, will stand alone. Topics may include climate change, healthcare economics, economic inequality, economic mobility, discrimination in public policy, and the wealth gap.

OLLI members only. Register for Osher Online classes by Sept. 15.

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Class #: 44088

Registration is now open for OLLI members. Non-members may register starting Sept. 3.

Geof Woglom

Geof Woglom, PhD is professor emeritus of economics at Amherst College, where he taught for over 40 years. He has held visiting positions at Cambridge, Harvard, and the London School of Economics, and was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town and at Nanjing University. He has served as an economic consultant for the International Monetary Fund, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.