ECO 101 - Principles of Economics

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course is a guide to economic literacy and the global economy in the 21st century. Topics covered include how markets work, including consumer behavior, economic cost analysis and determination of prices; market structures and their impact on business behavior; the relationships among labor, business and government; business cycles; money creation and the banking system; economic stabilization policies, including defi cit fi nancing and taxation; international trade, and prospects for sustainable development. Alternative theoretical perspectives are introduced. Examples are drawn from the global economy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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