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  • ECON 202: Principles of Microeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Study of microeconomics, providing a theoretical framework from which the operations of and interrelationships between individual markets are explained. The market system allows for effective coordination of economic decisions of consumers and business firms. This course provides the organizing structure for understanding the operations of the business firm and the markets that it serves. Prereqs: MATH 150 and ECON 201. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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  • ECON 301: Intermediate Macroeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Examination of forces that determine growth, income, and employment in economic systems, with special reference to the United States and other industrialized countries. Understand the causes of unemployment and inflation and the role of government in maintaining stable prices and sustained growth. Prereqs: BUSA 130 and ECON 201. Offered: Spring
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  • ECON 302: Intermediate Microeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Focus on the optimizing behavior of individuals and firms as they interact in markets. Topics will include the consumer theory, the theory of the firm, risk and uncertainty, models of perfect and imperfect competition, asymmetric information, as well as advanced modeling of externalities and public goods. Prereqs: BUSA 130 and ECON 202. Offered: Fall.
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  • ECON 394: International Studies in Economics

    3.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Cross-disciplinary introduction to the scope, causes, and consequences of poverty. Examination of the various measures of poverty as well as basic economic theory, explaining differences in income, wealth, and economic growth among regions. Emphasis on understanding poverty issues from a Biblical perspective. Course relies heavily on site visits to observe a wide variety of anti-poverty projects, including faith-based organizations and international nonprofit agencies. International travel required. Co-listed as POLS 394. Offered: Jan Term.
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  • ECON 401: Money and Banking

    3.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Examination of determinants of the money supply; overview of the nation's financial system and the activities of non-banking institutions; in-depth discussion of commercial banking; and study of the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System. Includes monetary theory and the mechanisms connecting the money supply with economic activities, as well as the weaknesses of monetary policy. Discussions cover the relations and effects of the world's banking systems, including the International Monetary Fund. Prereq: ECON 201. Offered: On rotation.
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  • ECON 410: Game Theory

    4.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Elementary examination of the theory of games and strategic behavior with an emphasis on applications. Topics discussed include strategic-form games, extensive- form games, and games of asymmetric and incomplete information. Various equilibrium concepts also discussed. The course will apply game theoretic concepts to strategic behavior in the social sciences, particularly economics and political science, with applications ranging from cartel behavior to international diplomacy. Co-listed as POLS 410. Prereq: BUSA 130 or POLS 301. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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  • ECON 415: Industrial Organization

    3.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Emphasis on firm behavior in imperfectly competitive markets. Specifically examines the accumulation and use of market power by firms, strategic interaction among competitors, and the role of government in competition policy. Prereqs: BUSA 130 and ECON 302. Offered: On rotation.
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  • ECON 420: International Economics

    3.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Analysis of the theoretical principles underlying international trade, investment, and the international monetary system. Includes effects on domestic and foreign economics of commercial, monetary, and fiscal policies. Prereq: ECON 201. Offered: On rotation.
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  • ECON 425: Econometrics

    3.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Introduces students to regression methods for analyzing data in economics and related areas. Emphasizes both the theoretical and practical aspects of statistical analysis and focuses on techniques for estimating econometric models of various kinds and interpreting the estimates from such models. The objective is for the student to learn how to conduct-and how to critique-empirical studies in economicsand related fields. Prereq: BUSA 332. Offered: On rotation.
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  • ECON 426: Topics in Economics

    3.00 Credits
    Samford University

    Study of topics in economics of current interest. The course provides the opportunity to obtain additional depth of knowledge in areas such as public economics, political economy, and international monetary economics. Topics subject to change; see class schedule for course title. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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