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ECON 381 - Economics of Immigration

ECON 381: Economics of Immigration (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 321. Counts toward International Security and Conflict Resolution, Specialization in Justice in the Global System, B.A. (2026-27), International Security and Conflict Resolution, Specialization in Justice in the Global System, B.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Requirements for Specialization
  • Immigration
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Examination and history of immigration policy in the United States and its intended and unintended consequences. Debates over economic assimilation, immigration policy, impact of native labor market, and perceptions about immigrants and the welfare system.
Prerequisites
ECON 101 and ECON 321.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #8953· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
60 of 60 seats open
Tue, Thu 9:30 AM-10:45 AM · COM 105