XSPP-122 - Economics Policy Academy
Course Description
Georgetown's Economics Policy Academy provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the complex role played by states and other governing entities in relation to markets, through the lens of both economics and political science. You will study theoretical concepts from both fields and practice applying them to real-world problems—both in the U.S. and abroad—to assess the situations and evaluate policy solutions. By the end of the program, you will have a deeper understanding of not only the key philosophical and theoretical concepts behind an economic policy which affect all facets of our life, such as price interventions and regulations, but also the main issues the U.S. economy faces today.
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How You Will Benefit
Learn from Georgetown professors and field experts
Engage in topical case studies
Connect with like-minded students and get a jump-start on networking before college
Visit local economic policy organizations
Create a research-based poster tied to a theme from the program
Gain a deeper understanding of the various factors that influence economic policy
Receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion
Program Format & Subject Areas
As a student in the Economics Policy Academy, you will spend your time engaged in a combination of class sessions, field trips, hands-on workshops, group discussions, and extracurricular activities. Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to explore a number of subject areas, including:
Globalization
Basic microeconomics
Poverty and inequality
The welfare state
Development economics
International negotiations and trade policy
Development and institutional change
Behavioral economics and public policy
Fiscal and monetary policy in the U.S.
Foreign aid
The economics of conflict
