Economics (ECON)

The objective of this course is to understand the modern tools and methods used in economic decision-making. The course is designed for student with limited or no background in economics. The focus of the course is on the study of Aggregate Demand and Supply analysis to determine output, employment, inflation, and the role of fiscal and monetary policy in stabilizing the economy. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

The objective of this course is to understand the modern tools and methods used in economic decision-making. The course is designed for student with limited or no background in economics. The focus of the course is on the study of supply and demand, price theory, competition and market structure, market failure and the role of government and other economic issues. This course meets social behavioral sciences requirement under the core curriculum. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

Principles, problems and structure of the United States monetary system. Operations of commercial banks, the regulation and control of the supply of money and credit and the organization of the Federal Reserve System. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

International trade theory and policy and international monetary economics; balance of payments and exchange rate theory. Apply trade theories and models to explain why countries trade, gains from trade and trade patterns. Trade unions, tariffs, quotas and other non-tariff barriers to trade. Reasons and consequences of trade deficits. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

Special studies in Economics. May be repeated once for credit. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing

Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 1 time(s).