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3.00 Credits
An investigation into the theoretical and empirical basis of international trade and factor movements. The course deals with such basic topics as barriers to trade, the balance of payments, international monetary relations within the context of an historical perspective, present conditions, and future expectations. Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes the content and limitations of contemporary economic thought in contrast to earlier theoretical systems. Traces the evolution of systematic economic thinking through the dual influence of internal logical development and the external social and intellectual environment. Central economic issues that are of current significance, such as price formation, distribution of wealth and income, population and international trade, etc., will be analyzed in historical perspective. Prerequisites: ECON 0101 and ECON 0102.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the impact of economic activity on the environment as regards the pollution of our air, land, and water; the depletion of our finite material and energy resources; and the response of economic analysis to ameliorate those impacts as we face the daunting challenge to feed, clothe, and shelter a burgeoning world population that has rising material aspirations.
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3.00 Credits
A study of our depletable, reusable, and renewable natural mineral, energy, and biological resources and how the application of economic analysis may provide us with a guide for their management through recycling, replenishing, substituting, etc., in order that they might continue to provide us with the necessary resources for a sustainable economy well into the future.
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3.00 Credits
This course applies the tools of economic analysis to a variety of topics relating to professional and amateur sports. The course will analyze the salaries of professional athletes and examine the impact of unions and free agency on the salary structure. The course will also address the issue of public funding for stadiums and the impact of professional sports on local economies. Additional topics will include the economic impact of discrimination in professional sports based upon race, gender, and national origin, the relationship between academics and athletics at the collegiate level, the impact of television on professional and amateur sports, and an analysis of the sports memorabilia market. Prerequisite: ECON 0102.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the relationship between economics and law. Specifically, it will look at how economic theory can be used to understand legal problems and show how the common law often promotes economic efficiency. Topics covered will include antitrust law, property rights, contracts, criminal law, and the economics and law of discrimination. Prerequisite: ECON 0102
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of contemporary issues in domestic and international economic theory and policy at both macro- and micro-economic levels, including study of public vs. private sector relationships, the market structure, and the industrial base. Prerequisite: ECON 0101 or ECON 0102 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Students apply analytical procedures to specific economic problems of local, national or international significance, and receive training in the preparation of research reports. Class discussion on student reports, and assigned readings dealing with issues of economic theory and policy. Under faculty guidance, students will select a topic, design a research procedure, and complete an individual or group project. Prerequisites: ECON 0201 and ECON 0202.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. NOTE: Junior status is required for all courses except for those marked with an asterisk (*) .
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3.00 Credits
NOTE: Junior status is required for all courses except for those marked with an asterisk (*) .
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