26 courses with the subject ECON, 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.
The study of economic issues tied to selected topics such as labor relations, unemployment, health care, poverty, discrimination and inequality, globalization and climate change. These will be analyzed from a lens of equity, inclusion, and economic justice. (F,S,Y) Attributes: DV, HSIS, LSCO
Attributes: HSIS, LSCO
Intermediate macroeconomics course on theory, policy, and data related to unemployment, inflation, exchange rates, global trade balances and inclusive economic growth; will cover country and regional cases from many regional areas in the global economy. Prerequisites: ECON 12000. in (S,Y)
Introduces students to the health care delivery and financing system in the United States. Uses economic analysis to study current health policy debates including insurance, health care reform in the United States, Medicare, Medicaid, physician payment arrangements and resulting incentives, global comparative health systems, and quality of care. Students cannot receive credit for both ECON 20400 and HLTH 20400. Attributes: LMEL, LSCO
Investigates banking and finance through a macroeconomics lens. Covers: history of money, comparative histories of debt and usury, commercial bank systems, management and regulation; shadow banking; central bank policies; connections between financialization and wealth distribution; banking discrimination; and financial crisis. Prerequisites:
Introduction to the issue of inequality from an economic perspective. Topics include inequality measurement, the causes and consequences of high inequality, the socioeconomic dimensions of inequality, and potential policy solutions. Includes case studies from the U.S. and other high income countries, as well as developing countries. Prerequisites:
This course explores historical patterns and current trends of race and ethnicity based wealth gaps in the United States. Topics include slavery, immigration, residential segregation, discrimination in lending and employment, and the role of the government in perpetuating or challenging various dimensions of racial wealth inequality. Prerequisites: Any 100-level ECON course. (IRR) Attributes: DV, HSIS
Explores the nature and causes of recessions and revivals in the U.S. economy. Focuses on capitalism as an engine or impediment to economic progress. The theory and history of business cycles are reviewed before students explore the nature and causes of specific episodes of recession and revival in the U.S. Prerequisites: ECON 12000 and WRTG 10600 or ICSM 10800. (IRR) Attributes: WI
Introduction to economic issues related to women's roles in household, domestic, and global economies through both a microeconomic and macroeconomic lens. Topics include education, labor force participation, sex segregation in the labor market, wage differentials, discrimination, family formation and household production. Prerequisites: ECON 12000. (IRR) Attributes: HSIS, LMEL, LSCO, WGS
Introduction to the study of environmental problems with the perspective, analytical ideas, and methodology of economics. Emphasis is placed on the economic analysis of climate change. Topics include the relationship between economic activity and climate change, economic analysis of climate change mitigation and adaption strategies, and economic analysis of environmental policy in both the United States and the international community. ENVS 28100 and ECON 28100 are cross-listed courses. Prerequisites: ECON 12000. (IRR) Attributes: HSIS, LMEL, LSCO
Matters of special contemporary interest to students and faculty may be developed under this course heading. This arrangement permits departmental offerings to be responsive to evolving faculty and student interests. May be repeated for credit when topics change. Prerequisites:
Application of microeconomic theory of firm behavior using computerized simulations. Case studies of different industries vary by semeter. May be repeated for up to three credits. Prerequisites: ECON 12200. (F-S,Y)
Provides an overview of topics related to labor economics through both a microeconomic and macroeconomic lens. Topics include the supply of and demand for labor, the structure of wages, employment determination, elasticity, human capital, unions and collective bargaining, inequality, discrimination and government programs. Prerequisites: Any 200-level
Examination of economic changes in developing countries from both a macroeconomic and microeconomic perspective. This includes evaluating the goals of development, applying various theoretical models of development, and exploring empirical data testing such models. In the process several policy options and specific country contexts will be highlighted. Prerequisites: Any 200-level ECON course. (IRR) Attributes: ENSS, ENVE, ESSS, INBG
This course centers around the role of government in the economy. In particular, we will study how government taxation and expenditure policies affect the economy and the welfare of its citizens. Topics include resource allocation, budgeting, income distribution, social safety nets, and other current policy debates. Prerequisites: Any 200-level ECON course. (IRR)
Attributes: DSCI
Advanced topics in econometrics include tests of linear restrictions, dummy variables, distributed lags, time-series techniques, panel data techniques, simultaneous-equation models, and non-linear models. Derivation of formulas and proofs of statistical concepts. Develop advanced proficiency with econometric software. Prerequisites:
This course provides a working knowledge of contemporary issues related to globalization. The emphasis is on analysis of arguments concerning the linkages between trade and financial liberalization, economic growth, poverty alleviation, and well-being. Prerequisites: Any 200-level ECON course. (F,Y) Attributes: DV, HSIS, INBG, LAEL, LAGC
Extends and refines the economic theory of the firm with a focus on oligopolies and monopolies. Drawing on empirical evidence, it examines theories concerning the motives of very large firms, barriers to entry, interdependence among firms, product differentiation, advertising, and profit. Examines the distribution of business activity benefits in the community among consumers, labor, management, and stockholders.
Study of international trade patterns, gains and losses from trade, and international investment, both private and government. Issues discussed include pros and cons of free trade, tariffs, bi-lateral, regional, and multi- lateral trade agreements, the World Trade Organization, and the role of trade in tackling global inequality and climate change. Prerequisites: WRTG 10600 or ICSM 10800 or ICSM 11800 and any 200-level ECON course. (IRR) Attributes: GERM, LAEL, LAGC, WI
Designed to offer applications of economic concepts. Business, banking, law, government, and not-for-profit agencies provide the settings. The student is expected to prepare a log of activities, an interim report, and a final report consisting of an economic analysis of the internship experience. All guidelines of the School of Humanities and Sciences must be followed. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. (F-S,Y)
Guided research, study, and writing on subjects selected by faculty- student consultation. Students will also reflect on the experience of a liberal arts education through exploration of the students' courses in and outside of the major, including ICC courses; includes discussion of professional opportunities for Economics majors. Prerequisites: ECON 20100, ECON 20200, ECON 33300, and ECON 39200. (F,Y) Attributes: CP
Program of special reading and research under supervision of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: ECON 12100-12200; senior standing; or by special permission of the department. Economics Major — B.A. This B.A. degree requires 90 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credit required for graduation.
Source: Ithaca College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
