UG Course Descriptions

A survey of the great economists and schools of influence on economic thought with a focus on the lives and ideas of the economics that shaped modern economics.
(Prerequisites: ECO 201 and 202)

Decision-making and practices employed in free market, socialist, command, and transition economies. Emphasis is placed on the economic problems of the former Eastern European and Soviet systems, emerging markets, and newly industrialized countries.

Study of the meaning, measures, issues, theories, and policies of economic development of the Third World.

Given the advancement in global economic integration in today’s world, this course will analyze the cause and effect associated with global economic issues. The class will focus on current microeconomic and macroeconomic debates and public policy responses to these global economic concerns. Topics addressed will include international trade, economic development, labor markets, poverty and inequality, and population changes.

A study of the microeconomic theory of a consumer behavior, decision-making of the firm, and how markets functions. Case studies of firms and market will allow for an examination of efficiency and market failures. (Prerequisites: ECO 202 or 203, MATH 203 and 204 or MATH 207 and 208)

An analysis of the classical theory of the economy in the long-run and the business cycle theory in the short-run. Basic macro models are used to describe economic problems and macroeconomic stabilization policies. (Prerequisites: ECO 201 or 203, MATH 203 and 204 or MATH 207 and 208)

Analytics and statistics are key for any decision maker. This course will introduce the descriptive and inferential statistics used by organizations. This course will integrate technology, such as Microsoft Excel, to explore statistical data analysis. Students will learn to think critically and apply creative techniques to solve problems.

This course analyzes contemporary economic issues such as poverty and affluence, urban congestion, crime and crime prevention, race and gender discrimination, and environmental pollution. An evenly balanced presentation of the full range of economics will be presented as a foundation for understanding the economic circumstances which directly affect our lives.

The course examines the U.S. in the global economy, with a focus on the interdependence of nations in the world economy. Topics include the global financial crisis, debt crisis, fiscal and monetary policies, income inequality, trade and protectionism. Specific case studies will be introduced to apply theoretical concepts.
(Prerequisites: ECO 201 and 202, or 203)

This course explores the relationship between economic power and political influence. Emphasis is placed on understanding public policy actions taken by the US government and the resulting policy implications. (Prerequisites: ECO 201 and 202, or 203)