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A systematic study of the determinants of national output, economic growth, inflation, and unemployment. The effects of monetary policy, fiscal policy and other economic factors are analyzed for both the long run and short run. Debates about various approaches to macroeconomics policy are also discussed. (F,W). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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A systematic study of the role of prices in organizing economic activity. The tools necessary for such study will be developed and applied to the analysis of the household, the firm, and the market under varying degrees of competition and monopoly. (F,W). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the logic and use of statistical analysis, with emphasis on statistical inference. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, and the use of linear regression analysis to study relationships between two variables. (F,W). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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The structure, workings, and regulation of financial systems, concentrating on bank-like financial institutions. While financial instruments like stocks, bonds, and some derivatives are discussed, the focus is on the economic theory behind financial markets. That is, the study of monetary policy underscores the interaction between the financial system and the economy. (F,W). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the nature and underlying causes of the problems facing the worker in modern economic society. Includes an examination of wages, unemployment, economic insecurity, the trade union movement, collective bargaining, and labor legislation. (F,W). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the economic aspects of poverty and discrimination. Emphasis on the theoretical economic causes of poverty and the economic bases for discriminatory behavior, the impact of poverty and discrimination on individuals and society, and the effect of reform policies on the two problems. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Theory and empirical evidence on the causes and effects of market power, especially in industrial markets. The focus is on the relationships between market structure and performance, and policy formation. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
This course uses economic theory to examine major anti-trust laws and to evaluate government regulation of industry. ECON 331, Industrial Organization, is valuable background to this course although it is not a prerequisite. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
A survey of economic problems currently affecting third world countries and the various policy options available to them. Topics covered will include agrarian vs. industrial growth, and monetary and fiscal policies, planning problems, foreign exchange and debt problems. Not available to students who have passed ECON 341. (OC). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Survey of socio-economic issues of the post-WWII Middle East, using textbooks and web-based readings. Topics include population growth, urbanization, migration, gender issues, land reform, privatization and stabilization policies. The Arab-Israeli conflict in not a focus of study. Grade based on papers and exams. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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