ECON 3364 Economics and Policy of Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy
This seminar covers economic analysis and policy issues related to household borrowing and bankruptcy. We will analyze the credit card market and the home mortgage market in relation to household consumption and saving decisions. We will discuss current regulations and data patterns in the United States and compare these to other developed and developing economies. The first half of the course will consist of lectures and discussion of economic papers on selected topics. Students will choose an issue related to the course material for their research paper and present a draft of the paper during the second part of the semester. Students will critique others work and revise their own drafts based on the received feedback. This course is writing intensive.
Course overview
- Department
- Economics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically
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Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.33 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Jaromir Nosal | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 24 |