"Culture and Political Economies." Basically a class that looks at how capitalism changes different cultures, as they adapt to the modern world.
Funny thing- as an Economics student (finishing my BS in March), it is clear that she doesn't understand anything about economics, even though she's obviously had some of the basic courses...
My term paper basically states that those who, when they have the opportunity to invest in themselves with the money they make in a job or industry, prospers. Those who chase the easy money invariably fall flat on their faces, when the money dries up due to economic downturns in obsolescence... This applies across the board, from individuals to nations.
Bottom line is, your circumstances are dictated by the choices you make. Of course, she doesn't buy it- it's all the fault of evil, angry white males (like me)....