INTRO ECONOMICS

Catalog description

Introduction to Economics is non-technical overview course for students who want to understand how the economy works and how it affects their lives. Basic economic concepts are clearly presented using relevant, real-world examples from the U.S. economy. The course covers supply and demand, government price controls, how the government manipulates the economy, the business cycle, inflation, interest rates, and the federal budget and trade deficits. (1.1-Articulated) [IAI Core Course Equivalent: S3 900 ] NOTE: This course is not designed or recommended for students majoring in business, business-related programs or the social sciences, or for students who have taken or are planning to take ECO 251 or ECO 252.