Economics

Classes

EC 200: Principles of Economics

Credits 3

Provides an overview of micro- and macroeconomics. The U.S. and global economic systems are discussed from international, national and individual perspectives. Discusses topics such as supply and demand, scarcity, opportunity cost, monetary policy, fiscal policy, productivity, market models, income, wealth and taxation. The goal of the course is to provide a broad overview of economics for intentional non-majors.

EC 201: Principles of Economics: Microeconomics

Credits 4

Introduces the principles of microeconomics. Enhances the ability to recognize and analyze economic problems in the United States. Covers the American microeconomic system, which includes a familiarization with the basis of the price system and resource allocation; the operation of the firm; market concentration; regulation and antitrust policies.

EC 202: Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics

Credits 4

Covers the overall economy. Includes the basic reasons for and the problems of recession, inflation, and stagflation; the use of monetary, fiscal, and incomes policies; and other economic management tools.