ECOS3026 Economics of Crime (University of Sydney): rated 4.3/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.
ECOS3026 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Economics. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 犯罪经济学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit of study applies economic concepts and theory to analyse criminal behaviour and its implications for society. Students will critically analyse topics related to the criminal justice system, including policing, incarceration, and punishment.
ECOS3026 has 1 scored review: overall 4.3/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.3/5).
On Reddit: "Overall I found it to be a rewarding degree. There is great flexibility in the topics you can choose from in your economics major, but the degree also gives you the option to complete an additional major from the Business School or the "shared pool" (which can include majors fro…"
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Q: Is ECOS3026 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 4.3/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches ECOS3026, and when is it offered?
A: ECOS3026 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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