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ECON 1100 Economics For Consumers
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3 cr |
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Introduces students to the information and tools that will enable them to analyze and evaluate alternatives concerning major consumer issues with the goal of increasing personal well-being. Prerequisite: Recommended READ 0093/0094 or placement into READ 1100.
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ECON 1102 Survey of the World Economy
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2 cr |
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Introduces students to the basic economic theory and the vocabulary and literature of economics as they apply to the global world, including theories of economic growth and the roles that international institutions play. Prerequisite: READ0093/0094 or placement into READ 1100 is recommended.
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ECON 1105 Principles of Macroeconomics
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3 cr |
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Examines the performance of the U.S. economy in the early 21st century (national income accounting) as measured against historical performance, including an analysis of U.S. economic institutions and government macroeconomic policies. Prerequisite: Recommended READ 0093/0094 or placement into READ 1100.
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ECON 1106 Principles of Microeconomics
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3 cr |
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Introduces students to the supply and demand analysis of prices and production under different market structures, the role of government in a market economy, international trade and exchange rates, and income distribution and the pricing of economic inputs. Prereq: Recommended READ 0093/94 and MATH 0092.
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