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Semester:	Spring 2026
Number:	0083-486-003
Instructor:	Shawn Kaplan
Days:	Tuesday Thursday 3:05 pm - 4:20 pm
Note:	Traditional In-Person Class
Location:	Garden City
Credits:	3
Notes:	Honors College students only. Open To Sophomores,Juniors And Seniorscross-Listed W/ Epp 0155-400-001
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Related Syllabi:	Louise Geddes for Fall 2017* Stefano Miceli for Spring 2025*
	*Attention Students: Please note that the syllabi available for your view on these pages are for example only. The instructors and requirements for each course are subject to change each semester. If you enroll in a particular course, your instructor and course outline may differ from what is presented here.
Description:	In light of the projected loss of jobs due to automation, students examine the future of work from economic, political, and philosophical perspectives. Universal basic income (UBI) is examined as a response to the projected job losses. Students write a policy paper to defend an ethical response to these challenges.