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3.00 Credits
(3) A study of the evolution of the American economy since colonial times. Recent analysis is utilized to evaluate the economic impact of industrialization, land policy, slavery, wars, banking and transportation. The role of the government is carefully traced in this context. Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102.
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Examination and analysis of the major theories of economic development: "surplus labor", capital accumulation, historical andcultural approaches. Surveys human capital; agricultural, industrial, and trade policies, as well as foreign aid. Uses international case studies. Prerequisite: 3 credits in economics.
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3.00 Credits
An economic analysis of contemporary urban issues. Topics include: Rent control, minimum wage laws, racial and gender discrimination, illegal drugs, the regulation of public utilities, inequality with regard to income and wealth, and the economics of crime. Prerequisite: ECON 0102.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the application of statistical methods and techniques to economic conditions. The primary focus of the course is the formulation, interpretation, and critical analysis of regression methodology. Topics include: hypothesis testing, multiple regression, specification errors, multi-colinearity, and autocorrelation. Prerequisites: ECON 0101, ECON 0102, and MATH 0108, or permission of instructor. (Formerly MGMT 0305)
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3.00 Credits
An emphasis on the application of microeconomic theory in the solution of everyday business problems faced by the firm relating to production, costs, demand, expenditures, etc. A course designed for Business Management students. Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and 0102.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of issues associated with the economics of gender, race and ethnicity, such as income and employment inequality, the urban underclass, affirmative action and the family and economic security. Special attention will be given to the political, philosophical, social and moral aspects of these issues. A survey of both market and non-market remedies directed at problems associated with discrimination are included. Prerequisite: ECON 0101 or ECON 0102.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the theory of wage determination and labor markets. Topics include: The economics of collective bargaining, evaluation of criteria used for wage determination, and collective bargaining issues and procedures in the economy. Prerequisite: ECON 0102.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the structure, conduct and performance of industries in the United States. Determinants of industrial organization, including economies of scale, mergers, vertical integration, advertising, pricing strategies and technology, are examined. Analysis of antitrust policy focusing on legal precedents regarding monopoly, price-fixing, mergers, and deceptive practices. Prerequisite: ECON 0102.
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3.00 Credits
The role of government in attaining an efficient allocation of resources and an equitable distribution of income. Emphasis is placed on criteria for the evaluation and selection of public expenditure and tax programs including the problem of coordinating federal, state and local finance. Special attention is given to current policy issues. Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the economic development of Europe since feudalism. Emphasis will be given to the rise and fall of the feudal economy, the transformation of agriculture, mercantilism, the development of capitalism, the Industrial Revolution, urbanization, economic imperialism and the impact of war. Prerequisite: ECON 0101.
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