ECON 1101 Survey of Economics

This course introduces basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics including an analysis of the production of distribution of goods and services in our economic system. Microeconomics topics include supply and demand, optimizing behavior of consumers and producers, market structures and performance, and effects of government intervention. Macroeconomics topics include measuring and explaining aggregate economic activity, monetary economics, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Students majoring in business cannot receive credit for both ECON 1101 and ECON 2105/2106.

Credits

3 credits

Lecture Hours

3 hours