LECO
3016

Understanding the World Economy

Eugene Lang College Lib Arts: Economics

Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
Understanding World Economy
Spring 2026
Taught By: Sanjay Reddy
Section: A

CRN: 16434

Credits: 4

In this course, we will use reportage and analysis of economic events happening right now to deepen understanding of economic concepts and to apply them.  The course is for advanced undergraduate students of economics who have already completed Introduction to Political Economy, Intermediate Microeconomics and Intermediate Macroeconomics.  Each week, the class will critically discuss and analyze reports and analyses of economic issues appearing in the media, in particular in the Financial Times.  The goal of the course is to build a bridge between theory and reality, equipping students to understand and participate in current economic debates with a higher level of sophistication.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)

Department: Economics (ECO)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Lecture (L)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:14am EDT 10/7/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 5:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026