The course will survey the essential elements of macro and micro economics analysis, money and banking, and international economics. May be used as an elective in some majors. Not available to students majoring in accounting, economics, finance, management, or marketing.
Prerequisite(s): MS 112 or higher level math course.
Microeconomic analysis, including the consumer, the firm, the market, and price determination. Stresses the advanced application of principles of microeconomics to the theory of the firm. A research paper is required.
Prerequisite(s): MS 112 or higher level math course.
A macroeconomic approach, including money and banking, national income accounting, monetary and fiscal policy, and international economics. Stresses the advanced application of principles of macroeconomics to the analysis of monetary and fiscal policy. A research paper is required.
Prerequisite(s): EC 221 or EC 225 and EC 222 or EC 226.
An analysis of price theory and the firm. Specific topics include consumer decision-making, production and cost functions, analysis of the impact of price elasticity of demand on business revenue and consumer expenditures, competitive and non-competitive market structures, international trade and the impact of tariffs on global trade.
Prerequisite(s): EC 221 and 222.
An economic analysis of professional and collegiate sports. Basic economic tools are applied to study both individual and team sports, addressing such topics as market structures, labor issues publicly funded stadia, the NCAA and the college athlete. Scheduled on demand.
Prerequisite(s): Capstone course taken in Senior year.
Exceptions approved by Department Head. Considers the methodology of economics and provides a comprehensive review of economic theory. (Writing Intensive Course)
Use of economic analysis to provide insight and understanding necessary to succeed in today's information technology age. Emphasis is placed on practical business strategies to develop price and protect and market goods in an emerging network economy.
Field trip to New York City to study important New York business and economic sites, such as the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Reserve, the Fulton Fish Market, a large international bank, an advertising agency, a bond advisory company, and other tours relevant to economics. Summer only.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Status and consent of the Instructor and Department Head.
Provides the economics major with practical experience in the field via an internship arrangement. Grades: Pass/Fail only.