Economics (ECN)
A description of the trends of American population, industry, and wealth through examination of major American institutions, historical events, and economic thought. Emphasis on the roles of technology and natural resources in agriculture and industry, the labor force, the monetary system, market structures, and the economic impact of government. Prerequisites: None.
A descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the American economy. Emphasis on basic economic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: None.
Microeconomic analysis including the theory of consumer choice, price determination, resource allocation and income distribution. Includes non-competitive market structures such as monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects of government regulation. Prerequisites: None.
An analysis of the economic interdependence among nations, with emphasis on international trade and finance. Consideration given to the role and function of the multinational enterprise. Prerequisites: None.
A descriptive analysis of capitalist, socialist and mixed economies. Some consideration also given to the problems of less developed economies. Prerequisites: None.