ECON

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

A study of how economic forces and policies effect the working of the economy as a whole. Topics addressed include the determination of national income and output; unemployment and inflation; monetary and fiscal policies' international trade and finance.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

A study of the economic factors that affect the behavior of consumers and business firms, with particular attention to supply and demand. Problems of competition and monopoly, labor-management relations, agriculture, income distribution, and poverty at home and abroad are discussed.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and tools of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis, emphasizing the importance of economic literacy in being a responsible citizen and addressing key social issues. Students will become familiar with basic characteristics of market economies, the interaction of supply and demand, the role of government in regulating the economy, the concept of elasticity, marginal analysis in production, an overview of market cycles, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, the national debt, inflation, fractional-reserve banking and the role of the Federal Reserve System.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

An examination of the economics of poverty and discrimination set within a holistic, biblical version for empowering the poor. Alternative methods for measuring poverty, and a range of policy options for dealing with poverty and discriminiation in both the U.S. and globally are covered.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

This course introduces students to the basic tools of Game Theory and its applications to economics, political science, law, biology, and daily life. Concepts such as dominant strategies, backward induction, and Nash equilibrium are utilized to predict outcomes, solve problems, and maximize social welfare. Students learn to recognize and model strategic situations, and to predict when and how their actions will influence the decisions of others. The course analyzes a range of real world situations including elections, startups, international relations, conflict resolution, environmental conservation, and cartels.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

This course invites students to explore contemporary issues in economics policy through readings, roundtable discussions, and papers. The course begins with a review of economic analysis and then proceeds to selective forays into two contemporary issues in economic policy.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

This course is designed to enable practicing and prospective nurses to develop and apply the skills of a comprehensive health assessment including physical, developmental, mental, and neurological assessments of school-aged children and youth. Data collection, data interpretation and documentation will be emphasized. Activities are designed to facilitate acquisition of the skills necessary to perform a physical assessment of a child.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

Supervised experience and training in a private firm, government agency or financial institution, designed to demonstrate the application of the principles learned in the classroom to actual situations.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

12

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

The course entails an integration of principles from various fields of business and economics, with an emphasis on management decision-making and policy formation. It encompasses the integration of theory, methodology and analytical tools for the purpose of making decisions about the allocation of scarce resources in production and service sector organizations. Particular attention is paid to basic economic concepts in the areas of consumer behavior, production and cost, pricing and structure of the economy, environment, industries, and firms.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

The purpose of this course is to develop a better understanding of the macroeconomic problems of developing countries, theories of economic development and methods and techniques needed to resolve problems, promote growth, and meet the needs of developing nations at national and global levels.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu

A survey of accounting, finance, and economics necessary for the financial management of any organization. Students leave this course with a managerial command of these broad subject areas and are equipped to make organizational decisions based on the information received from financial reports and forecasting.

Subject

ECON

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Source

catalog.eastern.edu