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3.00 Credits
An elective course which can satisfy the general education requirements. The mode of instruction is lecture/discussion. Human social order from the economic perspective. Roles and institutions developed in the Western world to deal with problems of scarcity, alternatives, and choice. Major tools of economic analysis and application to diverse social and political problems, both contemporary and historic. Fall, spring, summer.
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3.00 Credits
A required course for the BS degree in economics. Instructional delivery includes both lecture and discussion. The course examines the determination of prices and their role in directing consumption, production, and distribution under both competitive and non-competitive market situations. Prerequisites: ECON 2320 and 2321. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
A required course in the BBA concentration in international trade and the BS in economics. The mode of instruction is lecture/discussion. Determinants of aggregate levels of production, employment, and prices. Public policy implications of recent developments in business and the macroeconomy. Prerequisites: ECON 2320 and 2321. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an elective within the economics major, and is presented in a lecture/discussion format. It uses microeconomic tools of analysis to understand how governments raise and spend money. Concepts covered include the influence of government on resource allocation, government response to market failure, public choice, social goods, the nature and extent of government expenditures and revenues, public debt, and the impact of government fiscal policy. Prerequisites: ECON 2320 and 2321. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
An elective for majors and minors in economics and business administration, this course applies the elementary tools of economics to the unique characteristics and problems of the labor market. It considers both the demand (employer) and supply (employee) sides of the market to gain an understanding of the impacts of both government programs and private decision making. Specific topics include analysis of the labor force and labor supply, short- and long-run labor demand, wage determination, human capital theory, migration, labor-market discrimination, life-cycle patterns of work, and the effects of unions. The method of instruction is lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: ECON 2321. On demand.
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3.00 Credits
An elective course for economics majors. A lecture/discussion format will be used. There will be an application of economic tools and concepts to describe and explain the efficient use and preservation of natural resources and environmental quality. Topics covered include regulation, cost-benefit, sustainable development, global comparisons, air pollution, species extinction waste products management, and overpopulation. Prerequisite: ECON 1310 or equivalent. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This course is required for the B.S. in Economics and an elective for the B.B.A. and B.A. economics majors.? Students organize data and use empirical methods to better understand economic theories. Students will use the data to test economic theories, to measure the magnitude of important casual relationships, and to predict future economic phenomenon. This course will cover the following topics: Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing within the Linear Model, Violations of the Classical Assumptions (and how to deal with these violations), Time Series Models, Limited Dependent Variable Models, Simultaneous Equations, and Forecasting. The course will be applications based. Instructors will emphasize using computers and software to analyze data. Prerequisites: QMTH 2330 or another statistics class, and ECON 2320 and ECON 2321, or approval of EFIRM chair. Once a year.
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3.00 Credits
This is an elective course open to Economics majors. Internships are available to provide students academic credit for experiential learning. Three credit hours will be granted for this course upon completion of a minimum of 120 contact hours at an approved College of Business student internship. Prerequisite: Junior standing. On demand.
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3.00 Credits
An elective in the economics major. The mode of instruction is lecture/discussion. Comparative analysis of the theories and practices of major economic systems. Consideration of the role of government in the economy. Economic systems of North America, Japan, and Europe. Prerequisites: ECON 2320 and 2321. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
A required course for the international trade concentration and an elective for economics majors. Instructional mode includes both lecture and discussion. The course will cover trade theory and policy, foreign exchange systems and markets, the macroeconomic implications of the balance of payments, motivation for trade, gains from trade, and the emergence and impact of free trade zones. This course is designated a writing intensive course for majors in Economics and General Business Administration. Prerequisites: ECON 2320 and 2321. Fall.
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