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ECON-101
ECON-102
ECON-316
Economic Principles - Macroeconomics (4)
Economic Principles - Microeconomics (4)
Money and Banking (4)

ECON-101. Economic Principles- Macroeconomics (4)
Basic economic concepts, national income and its fluctuations, the money and banking system, and the role of government.  Students are cautioned that basic algebra and graphing skills are used extensively in this course.  We suggest students complete MATH 103E before taking ECON 101.

ECON-102. Economic Principles-Microeconomics (4)
Basic economic concepts, price theory, income distribution, international trade and the balance of payments, and current economic problems.
Prerequisite: ECON-101. Students are cautioned that basic algebra and graphing skills are used extensively in this course.

ECON-316. Money and Banking (4)
Monetary theory and practice with reference to commercial banking in the United States.  Governmental monetary and fiscal policies.  International balance of payments.  Students work independently and in groups to research, prepare, and present reports on relevant topics.
Prerequisite: ECON-101, 102.

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