13 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.
ECON 102Principles of Microeconomics
This course studies the basic principles of microeconomics, which explores how firms and individuals make decisions to meet unlimited wants and needs with limited resources. Microeconomics studies the processes underlying such decisions, and how they are aggregated into markets for goods and services within different contexts: that of perfect competition, monopoly, and of monopolistic competition. We also study the effects of various government policies, such as taxation, and their effect on the well-being of market participants, and consider the welfare implications. Breadth and Proficiency category: History and Social Sciences
This course studies macroeconomic principles and their applications. Macroeconomics is the study of economic phenomena at the aggregate level. The focus of the course will be the components of national income, economic growth, aggregate supply and demand, inflation, business cycles, unemployment and monetary and fiscal policy. Appropriate tools and models will be introduced and developed in order to understand how economic events affect the macroeconomy. Aggregate economic theory including an analysis of the determinants of national income, employment, price levels, and economic growth. Breadth and Proficiency category: History and Social Sciences
Economics of Sports will use the world of sports to illustrate basic economic concepts. We will study the industrial organization of sports and discuss why sports leagues exist, antitrust issues associated with sports and finding the competitive balance. Also, we will study the impact of both public economics and labor economics in the world of sports including covering the topics of why players earn such high wages and why players organize themselves into unions. We will finish the semester with discussion surrounding collegiate sports. Prerequisite: ECON 102
This one credit course will cover the foundation of Intermediate Macroeconomics focusing on modern macroeconomic models. This foundational learning will aid in the comprehension and application of the important economic indicators to the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee. Prerequisite: ECON 103
This course introduces the application of the use of economic theory, especially microeconomic theory, to practical problem solving. The study of decisions and the interaction of consumers and firms, resulting in an understanding of the process by which prices and quantities are determined in a market setting all while considering scarcity. Analysis of internal operations and optimal decision- making, especially in the area of resource allocation and price formulation are emphasized. Also 163
(Also offered as BUSA 313). Students are expected to get significant knowledge and awareness of the most pivotal current economic and finance problems, the impact of Monetary Policy, its central role in the macro-management of the economy and understand the interplay of parameters and forces that determine economic outcomes. Moreover, they should acquire the appropriate analytical and technical skills to form their own valuations. Prerequisite: ECON 103
Course Description: This course provides a focused analysis of economic development issues including: growth of income, distribution of income, poverty, population, market imperfections, institutional, and environmental issues, which developing economies often face. The appropriate microeconomic and macroeconomic policy settings within these problems are addressed. Further, this course seeks to focus on students’ ability to think critically about theories of growth and economic development, poverty and inequality, and the differences between wealthier and poorer countries and societies.
This course studies the global economic environment while expanding on the core microeconomic and macroeconomic principles. Topics to be covered include: basic economic theories of trade, trade barriers, the impact of trade policy on firms and consumers, exchange rates and their effect on economic agents and government policy, foreign exchange markets, balance of payments, and international monetary policy. Prerequisite: ECON 102 or 103.
(Also offered as BUSA 376 and PHIL 376.) Ethical implications of the global economy. The philosophical basis for contemporary ethical theories and the application of ethical theories to moral decisions made in world economics. Ethical analysis of specific practices and cases in international business and industry and related governmental policies. (Honors Program students only.)
The College Fed Challenge is a competition sponsored by the Federal Reserve System of the United States. This course requires students not only to learn about the inner workings of the U.S. economy and monetary policy, but also to work in a team environment, conduct independent research, and develop presentation and communication skills. The course culminates in a competition at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York where students from various colleges and universities showcase their knowledge of the economy and prescribe a course for monetary policy, presenting their proposals to senior Fed officials. Successful participation in the course requires independent research, in-depth economic analysis, effective communication, and a commitment to teamwork. Prerequisite: ECON 103 with a B or better.
