ECON 3331 Distributive Justice
The course will analyze modern analysis of justice and fairness. We will discuss bargaining situations and social choice questions. Part of the course will be devoted to the recent experimental literature regarding fairness. Limited enrollment (12). Significant writing/research component. This course requires a strong conceptual understanding of Micro Theory.
Course overview
- Department
- Economics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Ethics and Social Justice – approved courses (six courses in one concentration) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: Concentration: Political Economy and Development Studies – approved courses (six courses; either cluster counts) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Economics B.A.: Economics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: IS Core: one approved Economics elective numbered 2000 or above (after ECON1101) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.28 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.39 / 5 · Very Good
- 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 | Uzi Segal | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | — | 10 of 12 |
| Fall 2024 | Uzi Segal | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 24 |
| Spring 2024 | Uzi Segal | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 12 |
| Spring 2023 | Uzi Segal | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 7 of 10 |
| Fall 2021 | Uzi Segal | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 7 of 12 |