EC 2504 - Basic Economics

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

An introduction to the field of economics. Covering both micro- and macroeconomics, it includes such concepts and specific areas of study as supply and demand, income distribution, national output, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. In general, the course introduces the way economists approach economic questions by focusing on five interrelated economic areas: (1) economic theory and methodology; (2) the sources and reliability of economic data; (3) economic institutions, such as the Federal Reserve or the IMF; (4) the role of government in the economy; and (5) the historical contexts of contemporary economic questions Prerequisite: HI 2104.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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