ECON

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ECON

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4

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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4

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4

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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Readings and discussions in specific areas of economics. Topics may be tied to on-campus lectures/presentations given by invited speakers. Approval of department chair and/or faculty moderator required. This course can be repeated for credit with the permission of the department chair.

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ECON

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1

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Repeatable

can be repeated for credit with the permission of the department chair.

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z

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ECON

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1

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1

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course

Repeatable

can be repeated for credit with the permission of the department chair.

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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4

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4

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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4

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4

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Prerequisite: 111 or permission of the department chair. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

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ECON

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1

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4

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

None

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ECON

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1

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Readings and discussions in specific areas of economics. Topics may be tied to on-campus lectures/presentations given by invited speakers. Approval of department chair and/or faculty moderator required. This course can be repeated for credit with the permission of the department chair.

Subject

ECON

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1

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1

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Credits

Type

course

Repeatable

can be repeated for credit with the permission of the department chair.

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

1

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1

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Credits

Type

course

Repeatable

can be repeated for credit with the permission of the department chair.

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

How do interest rates affect the value of stocks and bonds, the cost of a mortgage, and how much you save by buying a used car rather than a new one? How do pension funds and mutual funds work? How does the interaction of supply and demand affect personal and national finances? Who makes the rules for the banking system and why? You will learn how success in these areas leads to financial stability and supports a well- functioning economy and broader well-being, while failure can cause widespread harm to individuals and society.

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ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or HONR 220A or ECON 111Z or ECON 111A

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Examination of the growth and development of the American economy from the 17th –century colonization to the present. Application of basic tools of economic analysis to explore the effects of the natural environment, public policies, changes in technology, and social and cultural forces on historical economic events, institutions and processes of economic growth and development. HONR 220A Attributes: Social World (SW), Thematic Encounter3 - Movement

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ECON

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4

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4

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or ECON 111A or HONR 220 or

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Life in the United States has deep connections to the global community. This course looks at some of the largest economies of Asia, such as China, Japan, India and South Korea, and traces their journey to becoming economic giants in today’s world. It looks at the role played by the United States in each of those stories as an economic and political partner. It addresses income growth in these economies and the quality of lives of citizens within them. Are they healthier? Are they happier? Do they have more equal access to the fruits of economic prosperity? It especially looks at gender equality between women and men. And this study asks whether those experiences parallel our own experiences in the US. The course focuses on understanding the interplay of economic justice with economic growth and learning how the complex process of economic development requires appropriate public policy to ensure a high quality of life for citizens. Attributes: Social World (SW), Thematic Encounter3 - Justice

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or HONR 220A or ECON 111A

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Is it easy to win a trade war? Does the labor of immigrants help or hurt the US economy? Should we be more concerned about China or automation as a threat to US jobs? Why do trade deficits matter? Does international trade make poor countries even poorer? Can Chinese “currency manipulation” hurt the US economy? International economics explores the theory of international trade and finance with attention to today’s problems of trade policy, the balance of payments, the international monetary system, and globalization issues. The course will help students understand such things in the news as comparative advantage, trade policy, international economic institutions (the WTO, the IMF, and the World Bank), regional trade agreements, foreign exchange markets, and the influence of multinational corporations.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or HONR 220A or ECON 111Z or ECON 111A

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Examination of the economics of natural resources and the environment with special focus on environmental policy formulation. Topics include inter-temporal efficiency criteria, cost/benefit analysis, and sustainabilit issues. ECON 111A Attributes: Thematic Encounter3 - Justice CSBSJU Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 269

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or HONR 220 or HONR 220A or

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

At your local supermarket there are likely over 200 different kinds of ready-to-eat breakfast cereals, but a few dozen brands of carbonated beverages. However, both are dominated by few firms producing a majority of the brands. Why does this occur? Many markets such as automobile, airline, videogame and online video streaming share similar characteristics. How can we better understand such market structures as well the firms who sell us the products that we consume? In this course, we examine the pricing, output, and welfare implications of different market structures such as perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. Topics frequently include the structure of production and costs, industrial regulation, pricing and advertising strategy, and the sources of firm dominance in an industry.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or HONR 220A or ECON 111Z or ECON 111A

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Examination of the economic rationale for the government sector; issues of economic efficiency and equity. Evaluation of government expenditures. The nature and incidence of taxation. Federal government debt. ECON 111A

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or HONR 220 or HONR 220A or

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Over the past five decades, the top 1% of American earners have doubled their share of national income, from about 10% of all income to 20%. What are the forces creating this inequality? How equal is the American labor market? Is access to education an indicator of inequality? Access to health insurance? How will “Generation Z” (that’s you) deal with growing income inequality, declining prime-age employment, and less economic mobility? To answer these questions, we need to have a good understanding of the economy and a big part of that is understanding an upsurge in differences across various social groups in the most important factors that trigger inequality – wages, education, and health. The course not only explores competing explanations for gender, racial, and ethnic inequality in the US but pays attention to the way these imbalances shape the ideas of citizenship and employment, and how some public policies can contribute to disparity. HONR 101 or FYS 201 or ECON 111A Attributes: Social World (SW), Thematic Encounter3 - Justice

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or HONR 220A or FYS 101 or

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Examines social influences and psychological constraints affect household choices. Questions asked include the following: Why is having more choice sometimes detrimental to good decision-making? How do common decision rules and behaviors lead consumers and managers astray? How can better systems and incentives help people improve choices? How can the introduction of market norms undermine social norms? Why do most people lie, cheat, and steal just a “little bit”? Course will explore how behavioral economic findings can be applied in policy, business, and finance. PSYC 111 or PSYC 111Z or FYS 101 or FYS 201 y

Subject

ECON

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2

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2

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or ECON 111A or HONR 220A or

Subject

ECON

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2

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2

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Focuses on how cognitive limits, social forces, and psychology interact to affect human decision making under conditions of uncertainty and over time. Traditional economic theories will be compared with behavioral economic models. The course will also explore behavioral games with applications to bargaining and questions of fairness. Applications will include considerations of risky behavior, insurance pricing and choice, savings and investment behaviors, eating/exercise behaviors, and the extent of cooperation in groups. (may be taken concurrently)

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

2

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2

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or ECON 111A or ECON 329A

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

2

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2

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Examines the economic effects of climate change. Some important questions explored include the following: Which communities and countries are most affected by climate change? How does climate change affect agricultural production, our food supply, livelihoods, air quality, human health, and ecosystems? What are the different methods of measuring the economic cost of climate change? How do international climate negotiations like the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement or the UNFCCC meetings try to mitigate and prevent the effects of climate change? It also considers policy options that will help different communities and groups to adapt to climate change, and explores economic models and impacts of policies intended to affect the rate or nature of climate change. Pre-requisite(s): ECON 111 or permission of the instructor.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or ECON 111A or HONR 220A

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

2

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2

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

A survey of trends in the international economy since the industrial revolution. Primary emphasis on the role of trade in industrialization and growth. Other topics include the spread of the industrial revolution from Britain; the role of domestic and international financial markets in growth; the nature and causes of international business cycles; the international nature of the Great Depression; and economic growth since World War II. FYS 101 or HONR 101 or FYS 201

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or Sophomore Cohort Standing. ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or ECON 111A or HONR 220A or

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Electricity, telephones, jet engines, computers, copy machines, cellphones, social media, sustainable energy, 3-D printing, AI are examples where innovation and entrepreneurial activity have transformed economies. The rate of innovation has steadily increased since the Industrial Revolution, and the future promises an acceleration of this process. This course will help students to understand the origins and effects of innovation in a world where upcoming breakthroughs will have broad implications for people and society. The course pays special attention to how entrepreneurial activity and the structure of the economy influences innovation. Discovering new products or processes that increase production efficiency and quality can increase a nation’s wealth and raise the living standards of its people. Furthermore, entrepreneurship influences the way in which a country deploys and commercializes those discoveries. Students in this course will reflect on questions like the factors that contribute to innovation, economic structures that are conducive to innovation, the social benefits and costs of innovation and entrepreneurship, and the connections between innovation, entrepreneurship, and the degree of inequality between and within countries.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 or ECON 111Z or ECON 111A

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

This course examines financial and economic interactions among countries and their implications for global business and financial markets. Students are introduced to key concepts and tools used to analyze international financial issues, including exchange rate determination, the balance of payments, global capital flows, international investment and banking, and economic integration. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications and policy issues affecting international markets and business decisions. Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Economics.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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or ECON 333 Macroeconomic Theory

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ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Finance Elective 4 Integrations Requirement (AE) 4 Integrations Requirement (NW) 4

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

from the following: 4

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Labor force participation, wage determination, and income distribution. Collective bargaining, bargaining power, and labor legislation. Economics of the family, poverty, and discrimination. Evaluation of labor market policy. Prerequisite: 334.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 334

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

This course will study the economics of public policy toward natural resources and the environment. It will start by developing the concepts of externalities, public goods, property rights, market failure, and cost- benefit analysis and will then consider additional problems such as information, uncertainty, and risk analysis. These concepts be used to evaluate environmental policy towards actual policy problems such as air pollution, water pollution, solid waste management, and hazardous materials. The course will also cover public policy towards nonrenewable resources, such as fossil fuels, and renewable resources, such as forests and fisheries. Prerequisite: 332 & 334 or written perm of instructor.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 334 and ECON 332

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

International finance as a field of economics arises because of special problems associated with the economic interaction between sovereign states. This course will introduce the main concepts and theories of international finance and illustrate them with real world applications. Students will be equipped with tools and methods to study and analyze international economic issues and problems. The course addresses a wide range of issues, including the balance of payments, exchange rate determination, international policy coordination, economic integration and monetary unification and international investment and banking (international capital markets). Prerequisites: 333 and 334.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 333 and ECON 334

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

This course will explore a range of theoretical, empirical, and policy dimensions of education. The course will examine the theory of human capital development as a foundation for understanding benefits and costs of education. The theory and estimation of education production and cost functions will be studied. The course will further consider the returns from education both at the individual level and in terms its economic growth effects. The course will also review the labor markets for teachers, the role of taxation in education finance, and the methods of financing elementary, secondary, and tertiary education in the United States. Special topics will include the achievement gap and the role of technology in education. Prerequisite: ECON 333 and 334 or written permission of the instructor. CSBSJU Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 271

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 334

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Students will learn the principles and methods underlying economic policy evaluation with a focus on if and whether policy interventions in developing countries can be shown to improve outcomes such as health, wealth, and productivity in a wide variety of settings. The course emphasizes empirical applications and relies on both theory and case studies as learning tools. Students will learn a wide range of methods in policy impact evaluation, including experimental and quasi-experimental methods, and students will develop a critical understanding of the design and implementation of these types of studies.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 334

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

How should we compare money invested today to payments expected in the future? What is the difference between risk and uncertainty? What happens when risk increases along with returns? How do interest rates influence the profitability of a financial investment? How does inflation influence both interest rates and future profits? What are the derivative securities and how do they both help and threaten financial markets? Financial economics studies financial instruments and asset classes, the time value of money, term structures of interest rates, portfolios and investment management, financial risk management, and other topics. The course will help students understand important microeconomic concepts in financial economics such as the risk-return trade-offs and the tools to evaluate alternative investment strategies.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 332 and ECON 333 and ECON 334

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

This course examines the geographic patterns of economic activity with a focus on cities. It uses extensive economic models and analytical framework to explain how modern urban areas are organized and how forces such as clustering, segregation, transportation, and housing shape city life. Using a geographical perspective, the course also evaluates how government policies address key urban challenges, including congestion, poverty, homelessness, and crime.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 111 and ECON 332 and ECON 333

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Examines and analysis of issues of economic development in developing and developed countries. The course focuses on understanding key concepts in evaluating economic development of economies and understanding the process of development as a broad notion of wellbeing of individuals within economies. The course uses the gender lens to understand heterogeneities in the experience of economic development within and across societies. Prerequisite: 334.

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 334

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Investigation and analysis of the theoretical and empirical causes, processes, and consequences of economic growth. Particular attention is given to the roles of history, capital accumulation, education, and research and development in economic growth to explain why some countries experience growth and others do not. Prerequisite: 333 and 334. ECON 370FA International Economy & Monetization - France (3

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ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 333 and ECON 334

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ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

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ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

XXXX 63

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ECON

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3

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3

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Prerequisite: completion of 12 credits within the department, including 334, and permission of the department chair. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

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ECON

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1

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

None

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ECON

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1

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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General equilibrium analysis of reasons for trade and the gains from trade. Impact of international trade on income distribution. Trade and commercial policy. Politics of trade. International trade agreements and trade wars. Exchange rates and balance of payments. Prerequisite: 333 and 334.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 333 and ECON 334

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Theoretical analysis and empirical investigation of the effect of money on macroeconomic activity from classical and contemporary approaches. Theories of money demand and the money supply process. Issues in the formulation, execution and impact of monetary policy. Prerequisite: 333 and 334.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

4

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4

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 333 and ECON 334

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Theoretical and empirical analysis of the behavior of and policies for business and industry. Theories of production, costs, and market power are studied along with related estimation methods. Applied game theory is used to study strategy and policy in imperfectly competitive markets. Models and strategies of businesses that complete on product quality and location are considered. Special topics may include pricing strategy, information economics, intellectual property and innovation, and network industries. Prerequisite: 332 and 334. Equivalent courses: ECON 359D

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 332 and ECON 334

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Application of the new welfare economics to analysis of government policy. Efficiency and equity criteria are developed and applied to analysis of expenditures and tax policy with special focus on the federal government. Evaluation of specific government programs. Examination of taxation theory and burden of the public debt. Prerequisite: 332 and 334. Equivalent courses: ECON 379

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

ECON 332 and ECON 334

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Integrations Requirement or Elective Integrations Requirement or Elective CSBSJU Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 95 4 Integrations Requirement or Elective 4 17 Hours 16 Total Hours 133 Integrations Curriculum Requirements The standard requirements for the Economics major will fulfill the following integrations requirements: AS, QR, SW, EX. Depending on elective course selection, it may fulfill 1 or 2 Themes as well. Please see below for a list of integrations requirements you will need to satisfy via 16 elective courses.

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ECON

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4

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4

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

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4

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4

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course

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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Practical off-campus experience. Must have a substantial academic component. Directed by officers of employing firms or institutions. the department chair. These credits will not apply to the requirements for a major or minor. Attributes: Experiential Engagement (EX)

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

1

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4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Prerequisite

20 credits in economics, senior standing and permission of None

Subject

ECON

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1

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4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

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catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Catalog

2026-2027 Edition Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.csbsju.edu