ECON 120 - Principles of Microeconomics

Institution:

Tompkins Cortland Community College

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Description:

An analytical introduction to the processes by which economic resources are allocated and income is distributed. Concepts addressed include scarcity and opportunity cost, utility, supply and demand, elasticity, production costs, pricing under perfect and imperfect competition, the role of government, and the theory of international trade and finance. This course is designed to serve the needs of students intending to transfer to a four-year institution. ECON 120 fulfills the SUNY General Education Social Sciences requirement. A student who completes this course may not also count credit earned in ECON 101 toward degree requirements. Prerequisites: Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100 and MATH 100. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Fall and spring semesters.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.TC3.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 844-8211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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