Economics in Society and Sustainability

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Economic, social, and environmental issues facing society. Traditional issues such as markets and prices (microeconomics), government economic management (macroeconomics), and international trade. Introduction of economic content into analysis of selected topics such as poverty and discrimination, the environment, and the provision of government services. Critiques of conventional economic thought, within the context of systems thinking and ecological economics, and integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: MATH 118 or higher. For B.S. in Sustainable Management majors only or permission of Sustainable Management program director. Obtain valid permission number for registration.