BUS 200 - Principles of Economics

Institution:

Saint Xavier University

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Description:

Offered every semester This course should be taken freshman year. This course provides an understanding of the principles of economic analysis with emphasis on how to utilize these principles. Students will learn to build valid opinions about the fundamental economic problems that every society has to deal with. They will learn that economics offers a systematic way of thinking and useful analytical tools for successful managing of many of society's economic problems. Topics include the principles of underlying the operation of a national economy as a whole, analysis of gross domestic product accounts, national income determination, levels of employment (or unemployment) and inflation, taxation and government expenditures, monetary and fiscal policy, and the basics of international trade.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.SXU.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 298-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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