Economic Issues on Reservations (ECON 333)

Term: 2020-2021 Academic Year - Summer Semester

Faculty

Moreau A. Four BearShow MyInfo popup for Moreau A. Four Bear

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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (6/1/2021 - 6/21/2021) Location: VC

Description

This course provides an understanding of the unique dynamics of Reservation Economies that affect the lives of Native Americans. Topics include: the economic impact of treaties and their changing interpretation by the government; the effect of Federal Department, Agency and Program (such as: Agriculture, BIA, HUD, WIC and Economic Empowerment Zones) activities on reservation economies, job opportunities, citizen attitudes, etc. The roles of: education,Tribal government, the relevant State government, and other reservation-specific issues will be discussed.
Prerequisites: ECON 203, ECON 213.
3 credits