SMGT 235 - Economics in Society and Sustainability

Institution:

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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Description:

General introductory course highlighting economic, social, and environmental issues facing society. In addition to covering traditional issues such as markets and prices (microeconomics), government economic management (macroeconomics), and international trade, it also introduces economic content into the analysis of selected topics such as poverty and discrimination, the environment, and the provision of government services. Critiques of conventional economic thought, within the context of systems thinking and ecological economics, are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: college algebra or equivalent; must be admitted to SMGT major or have Program Director consent on space available basis. (F, Sp, SS)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uwrf.edu

Phone Number:

(715) 425-3913

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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