Modern Economics

Catalog description

This course provides students with an understanding of how to use basic economics concepts to analyze current social issues. Possible issues include poverty, unemployment, agriculture, discrimination, crime, pollution, education, health care, and third world development. The focus is on issues rather than theory. May not be taken after receiving a C or better in Econ 201 or 202 or their equivalents unless permitted by the instructor or the chair of the department. (F or Sp , not offered every semester)