Introduction to Economics

Catalog description

Non-technical introduction to the structure and functioning of the aggregate economy and selected specific markets.  Basic concepts regarding how markets function, regulation,  monetary and fiscal policy in a macroeconomic context and some special topics of contemporary relevance are studied.  Students are introduced to the basic concepts used in the social and behavioral sciences for measuring and interpreting economic and business conditions. This course cannot be taken to fulfill the Business Core or any Business Major requirements. It is recommended that students who might be interested in majoring in business or economics, take either ECON 2301 or ECON 2302 instead.