Economics
Consumer Economics (ECON 1000)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course examines the role of the consumer in the U.S. economy and the basic process of decision-making in relation to spending on the major consumer items. The course will also examine the role of industry, government, and protective agencies in relation to the consumer. Topics covered will include: budgeting, credit, food, clothing, housing, transportation, taxes, advertising, fraud, protective agencies and current problems.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into READ 0200 or placement score into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
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Foundations of Economics (ECON 1200)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This introductory course empowers you to make sense of your economic world. Through class discussion, group projects, or writing assignments, you will refine economic life skills and explore socioeconomic issues. You will discover the secrets of consumer psychology, the mechanics of financial decisions and the art of budgeting for life. You will use simple but powerful tools to analyze how markets work, when they work well and when they fail. You will examine the United States economy, financial markets, government policies and international relations.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042
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Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 2000)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3.00
Description:
In this course, economic problems are examined by focusing on national income, employment, inflation, the banking system, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade and growth.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into READ 0200 or placement score into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052. It is highly recommended that students complete MATH 0060.
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Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 2200)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3.00
Description:
The economic problem is examined by focusing on demand, supply, prices, elasticity, the firm and its costs, market structure and government.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into READ 0200 or placement score into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052. It is highly recommended that students complete MATH 0060.
MnTC:
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