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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

Prerequisites
ECON2228 and ECON2201

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Economics B.A.: Economics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.36 / 5

Based on 186 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Hanno Foerster
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.63/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Hanno Foerster · O'Neill Library 257 MW 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Hanno Foerster · O'Neill Library 257 MW 04:30PM-05:45PM · Offered