Econ 378. Economics of Aging

• Credits: 3.
• Offered: S.
• Prerequisites: 3 credits in principles of economics and 3 credits in human development and family studies.

Economic status of the aging, retirement planning and the retirement decision, role of Social Security, public transfer programs for the elderly, intrafamily transfers to/from the elderly, private pensions, financing medical care and housing for the elderly, prospects and issues for the future.