ECN 205 - The Economic Environment

Institution:

University of Providence

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Description:

An overview of several different areas of economics, including: macroeconomics, microeconomics, and how events in the world affect the business environment. Students will be introduced to economics as a system of inquiry which allows us to better understand and predict the nature of exchange relationships among people, the nature of resource allocation, and the manner by which the human community may improve the quality of life it enjoys. Subsystems of the economy will be introduced. Ideas relating to the economics of the individual and of the firm will be examined. Pricing systems will be studied. This course will explore the manner in which choices are made impacts the quality of life now and in the future. Students will become familiar with some of the tools we can use to plan our future choices. Students will also begin to understand why other people's goals are legitimate even when they conflict with our own. Students will be introduced to economics as a moral philosophy. Expected to be offered: Spring semesters; Distance Learning: Fall semesters 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uprovidence.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 761-8210

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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