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ECONOMICS

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financial methods of construction, competition, pooling, etc., are discussed, as is also the question of state ownership and management. Spring term, full study, three times a -week.

Professor KINLEY.

Required: Economics 1. The course is open, without the requirement in Economics, to students in the College of Engineering who have taken Civil Engineering 4. 6. SOCIOLOGY.—In this course it is intended to study society in its normal structure. The theories of the nature of society, which have been advanced by various writers, are discussed in the light of the history of social institutions, and an effort is made to formulate some of the laws of social growth. Fall and winter terms, two-fifths study. Professor

KINLBY.

Required: some course in history or general biology.

7. SOCIAL PATHOLOGY.—This is a course in "applied

sociology," consisting of as detailed a study of the problems of pauperism and crime as the time will permit, together with a consideration of theories and methods of reform. Spring term, two-fifths study. Professor students will be formed into a seminary for investigation and for the study of current economic literature. Students who write their theses in economics must do so in connection with the seminary work. The course counts for two credits, but no credit will be given unless the whole course is taken. Fall, winter, and- spring terms, two hours once each week. Professor

KINLBY. KlNLBY. 8. ECONOMIC SEMINARY.—Advanced

COURSE FOR GRADUATES 101. PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (Advanced Course).—This course is a study of economic theory, beginning with the Physiocrats. Special attention is paid to recent development. It is based on Smith, Mill, Cairnes, Marshall, Roscher, Knies, Wagner, Bohm-Bawerk, Clark, and Patten. It is open to seniors who have taken at least two years' work in Economics. The class will meet at least twice a week at the convenience of the instructor and students.