17 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.
The fundamentals of economic analysis on a national level with an emphasis on the interconnected global economy. Topics include: economic growth, the business cycle, unemployment, the price system, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade and finance, and the impact of international events and policies on the domestic economy. Credits 3
A study of market structures, profit maximization, consumer demand, resource demand and pricing, resource allocation, and consumer responsiveness to price changes.
Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.
An analysis of consumer decision making in the marketplace; government protection for the consumer; consumer credit institutions; insurance, investments, management of personal finances, retirement and estate planning. Credits 3
Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest. Credits 1 -3
A continuation of study begun in ECO-101, this course proceeds to intermediate-level analysis of markets for goods and services, consumer behavior, price and product choices by business, markets for labor and other resources, and the various ways that the structure of markets affects the welfare of society.
A continuation of study begun in ECO-100, this course proceeds to intermediate level analysis of national income and employment determination, theories of economic growth and fluctuation, techniques and problems of monetary and fiscal policies to achieve macroeconomic goals of full employment, price stability, economic growth, and balance of payment equilibrium, and international issues.
The microeconomic analysis of society's pursuit of sustainable environmental outcomes, using both the private (market) tools and public (government) policies. Market solutions are often inefficient with respect to the natural environment, and this course examines the ways that governments may enhance both the efficiency and equity with which environmental/ ecological resources are utilized. Attention is given to topics such as global climate change, acid rain, ozone, wilderness preservation wetlands, biodiversity, and water quality. Topics also include Natural Resource management, in particular, forestry and ocean fisheries. An examination on "best practices" in management of natural resources and the ways governments can improve outcomes for present and future generations using tools such as effluent taxes, benefit-cost analysis, camp-and-trade policies, public ownership of resources best technology requirements, and input taxes. Credits 3
Sub-Total Credits 6 Total Credits 21 ECO-301 or ECO-302 Elective Credits 3 Course # Title Credits
Sub-Total Credits 15
This course applies the tools of economic analysis to the health care services industry. Issues to be studied include demand and supply for medical care, health insurance markets, government health care programs, medical malpractice, competition versus regulation, and national health care reform.
Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest. Credits 1 -3
Supervised experience in business, nonprofits, or governmental institutions where work is related to economic analysis. Pass/Fail grading only. Credits 3
Work at least 120 hours in an organization where the student gains professional knowledge and skills related to economics. Students are advised to seek approval of employment plans before starting work. After the experiential learning is completed, students must submit documentation of the experience.
Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest. Credits 1 -3
Joint participation by students and faculty in the discovery, examination, and analysis of knowledge in economics. The project must meet Honors Program thesis requirements as well as expectations of economics faculty. Credits 3
Joint participation by students and faculty in the discovery, examination and analysis of knowledge in economics. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six credit hours.
Source: Meredith College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
