11 courses with the subject EC, 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.
An introduction to the structure and methods of the American eco- nomic system; basic concepts of national income, employment, eco- nomic growth and fluctuations, money and banking, and distribution of wealth and income; examines current economic problems.
An introduction to the foundations of economic analysis, including the following topics: factors of production, profit, supply and de- mand, opportunity cost, costs and allocation of resources, pricing, market structure, business monopoly and competition, role of gov- ernment. Prerequisite: EC 211.
This course will cover current ideas in Economics, including fluctua- tions, unemployment, government intervention, interest rates, and new classical as well as Keynesian and classical theories. The intent will be to present the range of current ideas on stabilizing the econ- omy. Prerequisite: EC 211.
An analysis of how prices are determined and resources distributed by the market. The course will look at, among other things, govern- ment intervention and corporate monopoly power and the proper al- location of resources in consumer society. Prerequisite: EC 212.
This course explores the nature of money and the institutions that create, control, and use it. The policies and practices of the Federal Reserve and other central banks are discussed in terms of monetary theory and their impact on society. Prerequisite: EC 212.
An investigation into the causes of and possible solutions to current economic problems. The issues to be discussed in a given semester will be based on their currency, their import, and the degree to which they are economic in nature. Topics may include the effects of globalization on different societies; the alleviation of famine and dis- ease; technology transfer, economic integration, and economic growth; income distribution and redistribution; unemployment, immigration, and population growth; illegal drugs, terrorism, and civil unrest.
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An analysis of the economics of urban and suburban social structures and how they change over time. Questions of state and local taxation and spending, interaction with the federal government, economic growth, and the impact of regional development will be considered.
Financing and budgeting activities in the public sector are examined. Topics include types and principles of taxation, cost-benefit analysis, government institutions, fund accounting, and budget processes. Current issues, such as Social Security and Medicare, the effects of demographic shifts, health care financing, and the impact of tax and spending patterns on overall economic activity are discussed.
An overview of the development of the American economy in the twentieth century, including both economic and political considera- tions. Prerequisite: EC 212.
Source: Dominican University New York's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
