ECON 1503C - CE Rich and Poor
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42751,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Sarah Jenyk
Email: sejenyk@ysu.edu
Course Description
1503C. CE Rich and Poor: Diversity and Disparity in the United States Workplace. Examines how labor markets determine the distribution of income and the dramatic changes in the composition of the American labor force. Explores such issues as the widening gap between low and upper income groups, the characteristics of the poor, affirmative action, the glass ceiling, the mommy track, and family-friendly working environments. Not applicable towards a major or minor in economics. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination | Bradley R. Schiller |
This textbook is optional; it is not required for the course.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Views of Inequality & Poverty | Discussion & Assignment. Sunday, August 30th by 11:59pm |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Inequality | Discussion & Assignment. Sunday, September 6th by 11:59pm |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Counting the Poor | Discussion & Assignment. Sunday, September 13th by 11:59pm |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | Global Poverty | Discussion & Assignment. Due Sunday, September 20th by 11:59pm |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | The Labor Market | Discussion. Sunday, September 27th by 11:59pm |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | The Working Poor | Discussion, Exam, & Assignment. Sunday, October 4th by 11:59pm |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | Poverty Among Seniors | Discussion & Assignment. Sunday, October 11th by 11:59pm |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | Family Size and Structure | Discussion & Assignment. Sunday, October 18th by 11:59pm |
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | The Underclass | Discussion & Assignment. Sunday, October 25th by 11:59pm |
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 | Education & Ability | Discussion & Assignment. Sunday, November 1st by 11:59pm |
| 11/2 | Chapter 11 | Discrimination in Education | Discussion & Exam. Sunday, November 8th by 11:59pm |
| 11/9 | Chapter 12 | Discrimination in the Labor Market | Discussion. Sunday, November 15th by 11:59pm |
| 11/16 | Chapter 13 | Welfare Programs | Discussion. Sunday, November 22nd by 11:59pm |
| 11/23 | Chapter 14 | Social Insurance Programs | Discussion. Sunday, November 29th by 11:59pm |
| 11/30 | Chapter 15 | Employment Policies | Discussion. Sunday, December 6th by 11:59pm |
| 12/7 | Exam. Thursday, December 10th by 11:59pm |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.