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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic tools of Game Theory and its applications to economics, political science, law, biology, and daily life. Concepts such as dominant strategies, backward induction, and Nash equilibrium are utilized to predict outcomes, solve problems, and maximize social welfare. Students learn to recognize and model strategic situations, and to predict when and how their actions will influence the decisions of others. The course analyzes a range of real world situations including elections, startups, international relations, conflict resolution, environmental conservation, and cartels.
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3.00 Credits
Course includes: theories of development and underdevelopment; problems of initiating and sustaining growth; relations between developed and underdeveloped regions; economic reform and change in the developing world; the costs and benefits of globalization. Special attention will be given to ways in which religious institutions contribute to development. No prerequisite.
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3.00 Credits
This course invites students to explore contemporary issues in economics policy through readings, roundtable discussions, and papers. The course begins with a review of economic analysis and then proceeds to selective forays into two contemporary issues in economic policy.
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3.00 Credits
A constructive response to the significant public policy issues of our time calls for both critical discernment and a working knowledge of economic theory. Christians who aspire to be social change agents must be prepared to engage policy makers and other relevant constituencies not only through the eyes of faith but also with a credible understanding of economic realities. The Economic Reasoning Seminar explores critical social and political issues within the conceptual and historical landscape of economic theory and practice. This writing intensive course concludes with a series of seminar discussions--organized around student papers with peer respondents--that highlight the importance of careful economic analysis for public policy reform and realizing the common good.
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3.00 Credits
The theory and practice of commercial and central banking, with attention to the creation of money and other financial instruments, are studied. Problems encountered by both depository institutions and the economic system are analyzed. The course also explores the policies employed by commercial banks and central banks in dealing with these problems. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ECON 205.
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3.00 Credits
Alternative explanations for the existence and economic growth of urban places are examined. Students learn to evaluate an urban economy and to identify policies that would lead to development at both the city and the individual neighborhood levels. Issues such as suburbanization, zoning, housing markets, crime, education, transportation systems and discrimination are addressed. The Christian approach to urban community development is examined. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in ECON 204 or by permission of the instructor.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to enable practicing and prospective nurses to develop and apply the skills of a comprehensive health assessment including physical, developmental, mental, and neurological assessments of school-aged children and youth. Data collection, data interpretation and documentation will be emphasized. Activities are designed to facilitate acquisition of the skills necessary to perform a physical assessment of a child.
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3.00 Credits
Course includes theories of development and underdevelopment; problems of initiating and sustaining growth; relations between developed and underdeveloped regions; economic reform and change in the developing world; the costs and benefits of globalization. Special attention will be given to ways in which religious institutions contribute to development.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the theory of international trade, exchange rate movements and balance-of-payment adjustments. Course analyzes modern international economic problems including those created by the single European currency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and trade restrictions to force human rights. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ECON 205.
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1.00 Credits
Directed Study
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