An introduction to key economic concepts which relate to the market mechanism, supply and demand, the allocation of scarce resources, consumer behavior and the behavior of firms. We all live in a world where
choices are made and those choices always involve costs and consequences.

3 Class Hours; satisfies the Civic Educaton requirements.

Causes of unemployment and inflation and the government's efforts to control them. Problems of economic growth as they relate to our economy and the other countries, developed and underdeveloped. International trade and finance problems.

3 Class Hours

An individual student project in economics which is beyond the scope or requirements of the courses offered by the department, conducted under the direction of a faculty member and approved by the department chairperson.

Prerequisite: 3 Semester Hours in Economics.