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Economics (ECON) Course Descriptions


201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 hours
A survey of principles of microeconomics emphasizing the influence on human behavior and the determination of prices and incomes in a market economy.
 
202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hours
A survey of principles of macroeconomics emphasizing the determinants of a nation’s aggregate economic performance; the causes of fluctuations in output, prices and employment and economic stabilization policy.
 
302 Principles of Labor Economics 3 hours
A study of economic and institutional forces determining the level and composition of labor demand and labor supply, determinants of wage levels and structure and economic and institutional forces affecting wage levels and differentials. Cross-listed as MGMT 383. Prerequisite: ECON 201.
 
320 International Economics 3 hours
An integrated treatment of theory, policy, and enterprise in international trade and finance including a history of international financial problems of U.S. and foreign policy-making in the sphere of international finance. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202.
 
330 Economic History of the United States 3 hours
A survey of the economic history of the United States including topics such as developments in agriculture, industry transportation, banking and money supply, labor and the role of government. Cross-listed as HIST 330. Prerequisites: HIST 207 and HIST 208 or consent of division chairperson.
 
410 Investment Management 3 hours
A study of financial instruments and their markets, financial management procedures and strategies available to investors, and decision analyses commonly utilized when allocating funds among alternative investments. Emphasis centers on financial planning, portfolio management, fundamental valuation, technical analysis and modern portfolio theory.
 
420 Financial Economics 3 hours
A study of the role of interest rates and money in the economy and the use of monetary policy to achieve economic stability and growth. A survey of financial instruments and their markets is presented along with an examination of various financial institutions and their functions with a special emphasis given to the banking entity. Prerequisite: ECON 202.