CMB 8010 - Foundations of Economics

Institution:

Villanova University

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Description:

Description: Covers microeconomics, macroeconomics and international economics. The microeconomic segment explores demand and supply movements which lead to price and output decisions by firms in competitive and monopolistic industries. Effects of taxation and price regulation by government are also considered. Macroeconomic segment explores the gross domestic product, inflation and unemployment. Developed also are the analytics of monetary and fiscal policies and their potential effectiveness in achieving macroeconomic stabilization. International economics explores free trade and trade barriers, exchange rate determination and the balance of international payments. 4.00credit(s) Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Continuing Studies

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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