Course Listing

EC 201 Introduction to Economics 3
This course presents basic concepts of economics, history of economic theorizing, national income analysis, money and banking, monetary policy, supply and demand, competition and monopoly, and compares economic systems.

EC 202 Contemporary Economic Problems 3
Current government policies and their influence on consumer problems provide an opportunity to apply theoretical principles. Areas of discussion include a study of wage and price controls, the impact of poverty on the economy, and the role of government in protecting the consumer.

EC 211 Introduction to National Income Theory (Macroeconomics) 3
An introduction to aggregate income analysis, national income and employment theory, economics of monetary and fiscal policy, the Federal Reserve system and banking, and economic growth. Implications of the theoretical constructs will be reviewed with respect to demand, the consumption function, and public policy.

EC 212 Introduction to Price Theory (Microeconomics) 3
An introduction to the economics of the firm, industry, and consumer under different market structures. An emphasis will be placed on the price-output and supply demand decisions with respect to the limited industry resources and consumer demand.

EC 299 Seminar in Free Enterprise 1
An examination of various aspects of the free enterprise market system. Students will develop outreach projects that teach others about the free enterprise system. This course may be taken up to three times for academic credit.