ECON 3303 Economics of the Family
This course uses economic tools to study decision-making and allocation of resources within families and explore their impact on the economy as a whole. The impact of gender roles and differences will be examined historically in the U.S. and across developed economies. Student participation will be an integral part of the course. During class, students will be required to evaluate data and relate it to the theoretical models covered.
Course overview
- Department
- Economics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.36 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.63 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Hanno Foerster | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 72 of 78 |
| Fall 2024 | Hanno Foerster | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 32 of 38 |
| Fall 2023 | Hanno Foerster | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 of 38 |
| Spring 2023 | Hanno Foerster | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 32 of 37 |
| Spring 2022 | Hanno Foerster | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 22 of 31 |