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(formerly ECO 100) The primary goal of the course is to produce better informed citizens. After studying introductory economics, students can better comprehend the news they hear, can make better decisions as they go about their lives and can make better choices when they enter the voting booth. In addition to the basic principles of economics, students will be exposed to both macro- and microeconomics. 3 credits
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(formerly ECO 151) This course is the study of the economy as a whole. It considers the problems of inflation, unemployment, business cycles and growth. It focuses on aggregate relationships such as how household consumption is related to income and how government policies can affect growth. 3 credits
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(formerly ECO 152) This course encompasses the study of individual choice, and how that choice is influenced by economic forces. Microeconomics studies such things as the pricing policies of firms, households' decisions on what to buy and how markets allocate resources among alternative ends. Topics include: foundations of supply and demand, market structure and policy and factor markets. 3 credits
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Study of risk management and insurance from the consumer's perspective. Students will examine the pervasive nature of pure risk on the individual and on society and understand the way in which insurance can be used to deal with the problems posed by such risks. Topics include: risk identification and management, structure and analysis of insurance contracts and various types of insurance policies. 3 credits
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This course provides a broad introduction to real estate with a focus on financing issues. Topics covered include: basic project evaluation, financing strategies and capital markets issues related to real estate. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
(formerly ECO 215; formerly Money and Banking) Study of money, banking and financial markets in the global context. Topics include: Banking in the digital age, domestic and international financial markets, central banking, monetary policy and the Federal Reserve System. Prerequisite: ECO 200 or ECO 251. 3 credits
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(formerly ECO 220) An examination of international trade and international financial relations to assist students in understanding the impact of international economic matters on the domestic economy. Topics include: U.S. commercial policy, international and regional trade organizations, international currency systems and monetary approach to balance of payments. Prerequisite: ECO 315. 3 credits
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This course focuses on international financial markets and exchange rates. Topics include: pricing in the foreign currency and Euro-currency markets, use of forward exchange for hedging, short-terms returns and market efficiency in the international money market, foreign currency options, international capital asset pricing, pricing of foreign currency bonds, swaps, derivatives, Euro-currency syndicated loans, foreign currency financing and exposure management. Prerequisites: ECO 315, MAT 115. 3 credits
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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the concepts of portfolio analysis in the general area of personal investment planning. Topics include: securities, mutual funds, stock markets, portfolio management and bond valuation. Prerequisite: ECO 315. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course gives students the tools and techniques of retirement and estate planning. Broad topics include: pensions and deferred compensation, life, health and other benefits, wills, probates and trusts. Prerequisite: ECO 325. 3 credits
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