ECONOMICS
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Introduction to EconomicsDescription: An entry-level, general education course which introduces and surveys basic macroeconomic and microeconomic principles. This course emphasizes the causes and consequences of the business cycle on output, employment, and prices as well as basic supply and demand analysis across different market structures. Analysis further includes the role of the government in the macro-economy and the micro-economy. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Economics of the EnvironmentDescription: Economics 5 searches for an economic understanding of contemporary environmental problems. Economic theory is used to explain why there is inefficient resource use and pollution. Public policy to correct environmental problems is examined critically, looking at the costs and benefits of such programs as Superfund cleanup, government regulation, and market incentives. The course also studies the effect of environmental problems and policies on wealth distribution, economic growth and international relations. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Introduction To Political EconomyDescription: Examines the historical, structural, and cultural elements in the development of international political economy. Topics covered will include the relation of politics and economics on development, globalization, national institutions, social groups and classes, and democracy. 54 hours lecture. (Same as POL-6) (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
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Principles of MacroeconomicsDescription: Economic theory and analysis as applied to the U.S. economy as a whole. Emphasizes aggregative economics dealing with the macroeconomic concepts of national income and expenditure, aggregate supply and demand, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and economic stabilization and growth. Students may not receive credit for both ECO-7 and ECO-7H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Honors Principles of MacroeconomicsDescription: Economic theory and analysis as applied to the U.S. economy as a whole. Emphasizes the enhanced exploration of aggregative economics dealing with the macroeconomic concepts of national income and expenditure, aggregate supply and demand, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and economic stabilization and growth. This honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class size, seminar format, focus on primary texts, and application of higher order critical thinking skills. Students may not receive credit for both ECO-7 and ECO-7H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Principles of MicroeconomicsDescription: Economic theory and analysis as applied to consumer and producer behavior in markets. Emphasizes the allocation of resources and the distribution of income through the price mechanism, and deals with the microeconomic concepts of equilibrium in product and factor markets, perfect and imperfect competition, government intervention in the private sector, and international trade and finance. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Honors Principles of MicroeconomicsDescription: Economic theory and analysis as applied to consumer and producer behavior in markets. Emphasizes the allocation of resources and the distribution of income through the price mechanism, and deals with the microeconomic concepts of equilibrium in product and factor markets, perfect and imperfect competition, government intervention in the private sector, and international trade and finance. This honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class size, seminar format, focus on primary texts, and application of higher level critical thinking skills. Students may not receive credit for both ECO-8 and ECO-8H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Economics of Poverty, Inequality andDiscriminationDescription: This course examines the phenomenon of poverty and the role of discrimination as a potential contributing cause. The course has a strong policy focus including examination of recent policy debates on welfare reform and affirmative action. The course begins with a discussion of the definition and measurement of the poor in the US and in developing economies. This discussion is followed by an examination of differing views of the causes of poverty. Next, the role of racial, class, and sex discrimination in both education and the labor market is considered. The remainder of the class focuses on policy options including welfare programs, employment policies, and equal opportunity policies. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Honors Economics of Poverty, InequalityAnd DiscriminationDescription: This course examines the phenomenon of poverty and the role of discrimination as a potential contributing cause. The course has a strong policy focus including examination of recent policy debates on welfare reform and affirmative action. The course begins with a discussion of the definition and measurement of the poor in the US and in developing economies. This discussion is followed by an examination of differing views of the causes of poverty. Next, the role of racial, class, and sex discrimination in both education and the labor market is considered. The remainder of the class focuses on policy options including welfare programs, employment policies, and equal opportunity policies. This honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class size, seminar format, focus on primary texts, and application of higher level critical thinking skills. Sudents may not receive credit for both ECO 9 and ECO 9H. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Economics and Personal Decision-MakingDescription: Identifies and emphasizes principles, theories, and methods of social science. Students will learn fundamental social science concepts, paradigms, and theories. The course examines how public policy influences the market economy and personal decision-making. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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