ECON 101H - Principles of Economic - Honors

Institution:

Citrus College

Subject:

Economics

Description:

Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. A macro economics course that focuses on aggregate economic analysis and its applications. Topics include: theory of market systems; economic cycles including recession, unemployment and inflation; national income accounts; macroeconomic equilibrium; money and financial institutions; monetary and fiscal policy; and international trade and finance. It also tackles the application of the theory to different economic issues like power of business in the energy market, outsourcing and unemployment, lending practices among financial institutions and its effects on the real estate market, the budget deficit, the trade deficit, national health care proposals, and immigration. Students are expected to participate at an honors level which includes research of the application cases, analysis of issues, and strong critical thinking and writing skills to evaluate current policies and generate optimal solutions. 54 lecture hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citruscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 963-0323

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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