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23 courses with the subject ECO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ECO 110Microeconomics

Junior Year, Fall or Spring Note: MGT 230 and FIN 325 should be taken during Junior year – all oth

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ECO 111Macroeconomics

ECO 115 Statistics with Excel (MAT 114 is a pre- or co-requisite)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 115Statistics with Excel

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MATH COURSES

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 210ECONOMICS OF WOMEN, MEN, AND WORK

This course examines the work of women and men in the home and in the labor market. Economic decisions within the family are examined including the division of labor and the decision to engage in market work. Topics include: a historical perspective on women’s emergence in the workplace; comparative advantage within families; the effects of consumerism; and international comparisons. This is followed by an investigation into the underlying causes of the gender wage gap and the degree of poverty among women. The effects of government and business policies such as family leave, social security, affirmative action and social programs are discussed throughout. Prerequisite: ECO 110. (Alternate years)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 212ECONOMICS OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR

Micro-economic and macro-economic theory is applied in an analysis of the role of the public sector in the United States economy. Following a consideration of the institutional arrangements that determine the magnitude of local, state, and federal taxes and expenditures, micro-theory is applied to the analysis of the impact of public finance on private sector behavior. Prerequisites: ECO 110 and ECO 111. (Alternate years)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 215Econometrics

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Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 216SPORTS DATA ANALYSIS

The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with hands on experience analyzing large data sets from the sports industry. In addition to applying econometric analysis to sports data, students will also be introduced to measures of productivity and value currently being utilized within the sports industry. Students will use appropriate data analysis software to calculate traditional and emerging sports statistics and to analyze relationships between variables using regression analysis. Additionally, students will be introduced to data envelopment analysis as a measure of efficiency. Prerequisite: ECO 215. (Spring, alternate years)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 230LAW AND ECONOMICS

The objective of the course is to show how economic thinking may facilitate legal thinking in its attempt to “create” efficient legal rules. After an overview of micro-economics and legal institutions, the course turns to the economics of the principal areas of the common and criminal laws. More specifically, it deals with the existing economic theories of property, contracts, torts, crime, and their applications. Prerequisites: ECO 110 and ECO 111. (Alternate Years)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 233Urban Economics

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 235ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

The course examines the relationship between the environment, markets, and business organizations. After an overview of the economics of the environment, it focuses on (among other topics) property rights; externalities; human population problems; the allocation of depletable, renewable, and other resources; cost-benefit analysis; regulation and taxation; and the trading of pollution rights. Prerequisite: ECO 110. (Alternate Years) Kantarelis, White/Three credits

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 250SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS

Special topics in Economics are offered occasionally. These courses expand our current offerings and respond to changing student concerns, interests or more general worldwide topics of importance. These courses can be interdisciplinary in nature. They will be taught at the intermediate level. Some may require prerequisites or could be restrictive in some other manner.

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 252ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Problems encountered by less developed countries. Theories of development are presented, followed by problems of capital accumulation; resource and population issues; strategies for agricultural and industrial development; government’s role; and relationships between developing and developed economies. Prerequisites: ECO 110. (Alternate Years)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 264COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

This course is an in-depth, comparative study of the rising economic powers of Asia and/or Central and Eastern Europe. Countries selected for study may include, among others, China, India, Russia and Poland. It examines such areas as transfer of firm ownership from the state to private investors, removal of price controls, macroeconomic stabilization, and the international economic relations of these countries, particularly their relationship with and impact upon the United States economy. Prerequisites: ECO 110. (Alternate Years)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 310MICROECONOMIC THEORY

The primary purpose of this course is to develop the ability to analyze the economic behavior of individuals, businesses, and government, in the light of economic principles. Topics include consumer theory, production and costs, various market structures and related models, and welfare considerations. Should be taken before senior year. Prerequisites: ECO 110–111, MAT 117 or 131. (Fall) Fahy, Kantarelis, Rao/Three credits 282

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 311MACROECONOMIC THEORY

The modern theory of aggregate economic behavior is considered through development of comparative static models that include the principal aggregate variables associated with determination of output, employment and prices. The problems of economic growth are introduced by using a limited number of the basic dynamic models. Should be taken before senior year. Prerequisites: ECO 110 and ECO 111. (Spring)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 323LABOR ECONOMICS

This course applies economic theory to labor market issues. It makes use of the analytical tools of micro- and macro-economics in an examination of productivity, pricing, and allocation of labor resources. Public policy issues are covered including discrimination, manpower development, income maintenance programs, collective bargaining, and unemployment. Prerequisites: ECO 110 and ECO 111. (Alternate Years)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 329MONETARY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

A study of the role of money and monetary institutions in the economy. A parallel development of the monetary theory and institutions that determine public monetary policy and its influence on domestic and international economic activity. Prerequisites: ECO 110–111. (Alternate

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 331Industrial Organization

HIS 309 Diplomatic History of Europe in the 19th Century OR HIS 310: Diplomatic History of Europe in the 20th Century

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 340Economics of Sports

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 353INTERNATIONAL TRADE

An examination of the theory of international trade and policies followed by governments with respect to trade of goods and services among countries. Theory examines the gains from trade under classical and modern assumptions, and the impact of various measures used by governments to either restrict or promote trade. Policy analysis focuses on U.S. trade policies and the role of the World Trade Organization. Current topics include trade and the environment, NAFTA, U.S.-China trade, and others as appropriate. Prerequisites: ECO 110 and Junior/Senior standing. (Alternate Years) Kantarelis, Rao/Three credits

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 354INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

This course covers open economy macroeconomics. Topics include: balance of payments accounting, exchange rate determination, monetary and fiscal policy, and macroeconomic modeling. After examining standard theories and models, the course will explore case studies from recent history in numerous countries. The case studies will focus on: debt and balance of payments crises, speculative currency attacks, European monetary union, International Monetary Fund policy, and the value of the U.S. dollar. Students will engage in research projects. Prerequisites: ECO 110 and ECO 111 and Junior/Senior standing. (Alternate Years)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 399INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS

Individually supervised study with one or more professors on an advanced topic. Open to qualified juniors and seniors with the permission of the Chair. (Fall/Spring)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

ECO 499Senior Research Seminar

BUSINESS CONCENTRATION (4)

Subject: ECO
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.assumption.edu

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