ECON 2400

Economic Demography

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This course investigates the economic determinants and consequences of the size, growth, and age structure of human populations. Topics include: why and how households save for retirement and related policy; how age structure affects the employment and well-being of particular generations; and how demographic change and economic growth interact.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Mrittika Shamsuddin and Mohshinul Karim. Open the PDF

Grading

25%In-class assignments (7)Best 5 of 7; in class
20%Data assignments (3)Best 2 of 3
10%Debates: group performanceApr 2 and 7; group work
10%Debates: individual performanceApr 2 and 7; group work
35%Final examCumulative; scheduled Apr 11–27

Textbook

  • Demography and Economics, Anya Hageman and Pauline Galoustian (free)

Course rules

Missed assignments
There are no retakes for missed in-class assignments; the best 5 of 7 count.
Missed final
A medical absence allows a retake in the first or second week of May; no doctor's note or SDA is required.
Late work
Data assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. on the dates listed in the course schedule.
Generative AI
AI may only improve assignment grammar; acknowledge its use and submit prompts and generated output.
In-class assignments
Computers and internet are not allowed, but paper readings and lecture slides may be used.

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