ECO 2147 Analysis of Economic and Social Data

3 units
Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences
An analytical review of data on important economic and social variables that are available in Canada and elsewhere. Sources of available data, such as censuses, surveys and administrative data. Measurement and interpretation of economic and social indicators, such as poverty, Gross Domestic Product and prices.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: ECO 1102 , ECO 1104 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Summer

French Equivalent:

Organized

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4.13

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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Fair Assessments

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question not applicable
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