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the distribution of wealth and social progress. May be taken by those who have not had Part I, Course 18.

22. Theories of production and consumption. Theories of social prosperity, of population, and of capital, and the theories which concern the operation of physical forces, and the influence of the consumption of wealth on production and distribution.

23. Theories of rent, wages, and profits.

32. Government statistics. The activity taken by various governments in the col- lection of statistics will be studied, special attention being given to the growth of the United States census.

33. Social statistics. The study of the structure and the movements of the popu- lation will be followed by a summary of the data contributed by the statistical method to the solution of social problems.

34. Laboratory work in statistics. Facilities will be provided for the pursuance of original work under proper guidance, with the aim of securing experience in the construction and criticism of schedules, the arrangement of statistical proofs, and graphic illustration.

SPECIAL TRAINING COURSES IN THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL

SCIENCE.

In order to offer opportunity for careful and systematic training in practical pur- suits, the studies offered by the school, together with a number of allied subjects, have been arranged so as to form four special courses in economics and political science, viz., a course in statistics ; a course in practical sociology; a course in preparation for public service; and a course in preparation for journalism.

The course in statistics will give special training in the use and collection of statistical material, with a view of fitting the student for practical statistical work in connection with public administration or with the business of railway and insurance companies. Numerous statistical experts are at present employed by the government and by large corporations. Consequently the completion of a thorough and consistent course in statistics may be made the starting-point of a successful and influential career in these lines. It is also intended that the students in this course should familiarize themselves with the leading social, political, and industrial institutions and conditions which furnish the material for statistical work.

The course in practical sociology consists of studies in modern social and eco- nomic problems, social theory, and practical charity and reform. The class work of the student is to be supplemented by the direct study of social conditions, and reformatory and charitable institutions. The course "is primarily intended as a preparation for pastoral work, and the activities connected with organized charity and other ameliorative agencies.

THE COURSE IN STATISTICS.

Junior. Economic statistics, social statistics, analytical geometry and calculus, drill in numerical work, economic geography, American industries, economic prob- lems, money and banking, elements of administration.

Senior. Railway and insurance statistics, government statistics, theory of probabilities, expert accounting, insurance, railways, social and economic legislation, state and federal administration, markets and securities.

Graduate. Actuarial science, distribution of wealth, public finance, economic seminary, seminary in administration, laboratory work in statistics, railway economics, public accounting.