ECON 1303 - Consumer Economics

Institution:

North Central Texas College

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Description:

48 lecture hours.............................................................3 credit hours The goal of this course is to familiarize students with consumer issues and make direct applications of economic concepts such as supply and demand, business fluctuations, and interest rates to consumer topics. Specifically, the course addresses the economic issues involved with purchases of homes, cars, and consumer durables. It explains both monetary and fiscal policy and how consumers are affected by government policy. Health, auto, and live insurance are discussed from theoretical and applied perspectives. Finally, personal investment, saving, and retirement goals and vehicles are introduced and discussed.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nctc.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 668-7731

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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