Courses
A study of macroeconomics taking a broad view of the American economy, exploring topics such as money, total output and spending, national income, inflation, unemployment, and economic stabilization methods. Offered each semester.
A study of microeconomics dealing with individual and social choices, economic analysis, supply and demand, and price determination. Theories of specialization, trade, income distribution, and the optimization decisions of business are also studied. Offered each Spring.
Examines how states and markets interacted globally in the modern era, from the “rise of Europe” to the present day. The course traces the emergence of global finance, international trade, industrial production, domestic economic development, and ecological issues. Special effort is made to discover how the assumptions of classical liberalism, globalism, and mercantilism show up in current events. Prerequisites: POL 201, 212 or permission of the instructor. Cross-listed with POL 347. Offered Fall 2005 and alternate Fall semesters.
A survey of the field of government finance; expenditures, revenues and debt management; and the effects of these governmental activities upon other segments of the economy. Prerequisite: ECON 202. Offered Spring 2005 and alternate Spring semesters.
An investigation of the American Business System with emphasis on historical and current entrepreneurship opportunities. Includes the study of productivity in capitalistic markets and analysis of the steps necessary to start and maintain a business. Course includes readings, speakers, and activities to teach the concepts of free enterprise. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher. Cross-listed with BUS 380. Offered each Fall.
A study of the development and function of American monetary and banking practices. Prerequisites: ECON 202, 203. Offered Fall 2005 and alternate Fall semesters.
Analyzes the United States labor force, wages, and the factors affecting unemployment. Topics include the theoretical examination of wage determination, market incentives, education, unionization, the impact of the minimum wage, collective bargaining on labor markets, and the decision to work. Prerequisites: ECON 202, 203. Offered Fall 2004 and alternate Fall semesters.
An opportunity for the superior student to pursue, under supervision, an area of special interest either on his/her own initiative or in a seminar group. Open to juniors or seniors in this area who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses. Enrollment by permission of the Dean.
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