Economics (ECON)

Introduces macroeconomics, the study of the behavior of the economy as a whole. Topics discussed include income theory, unemployment, inflation, and fiscal and monetary policy in a global framework.

Introduces microeconomics, the study of individual economic decisions. Major emphasis is given to how individual households and firms decide how much to produce and spend, and how prices are determined.

Studies micro and macro aspects of consumption along with consumption patterns in the U.S. and an examination of the policies regulating the consumer market.

Compares the major economic systems in today's industrialized world: U.S., Japan, Germany, China, and the Soviet Commonwealth States along with a discussion of the major trade groups.

Studies factors determining aggregate levels of income, employment, and the price level and analysis of current macroeconomics monetary and fiscal policies.

Explores how prices are determined and how prices function to coordinate economic activity and explain resource allocation.

This course provides a non-technical introduction to behavioral economics. Behavioral economics incorporates results from psychology in the attempt to gain deeper insight into economic behavior, to make better predictions, and to generate improved policy prescriptions. This course attempts to improve the field of economics by looking at psychology, sociology, human judgment and behavior, and psychological and sociological underpinnings of economic analysis.

This course explores the development of the American economy and evolution of economic institutions. It provides an economic analysis of American history from colonial settlements to the present. The course emphasizes the role of technology in fostering growth and development, the central role of financial markets in economic growth, and the use of government policies to support westward expansion, using the development of the American West as a central theme.

Is an experiential learning activity designed to integrate the theory learned in a student’s business course work with practice as experiences in the workplace. Labs may be designed to include experiences such as small projects, participation in events, observing business practitioners in the workplace, etc. Labs can be in connections with a specific course or as stand-alone experiences.

Courses not specifically listed in the catalog may be taught under this title.

Provides a supervised practical experience for an extended period of time for advanced students through the business department.