|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
1.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to use economics to improve our understanding of history and to use history to improve our understanding of economics. Examples of questions that may be addressed are: Why is the U.S. wealthy How do government policies affect the economy How has the role of government changed over the course of U.S. history How did the institution of slavery and its abolition affect Southern economic development Is the current U.S. banking system better than the systems that preceded it What caused the Great Depression Prerequisite: Economics 101 or consent of the instructor. Credits: 1
-
1.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to study economic issues in European history. A substantial part of the course is devoted to the Industrial Revolution. What caused the Industrial Revolution and why did it occur in England What effects did it have on living standards Other topics will vary, but may include: agriculture, demography, Poor Laws, the Great Depression, and the gold standard. This course is offered in the fall semester, alternate years. This course is not offered in 2008-2009. Prerequisite: Economics 101 or consent of the instructor. Credits: 1
-
1.00 Credits
A critical comparative study of various economic systems. This class includes both an introduction to theoretical debates about what system is best, and a survey of some of the economic systems used in the past and in the world today. Particular attention is paid to variations of the capitalist system in Europe and the transition to capitalism in formerly communist countries. This course is offered in the spring semester, alternate years. Prerequisite: Economics 101 or consent of the instructor. Credits: 1
-
1.00 Credits
A brief survey of problems facing lesser-developed countries and of measures proposed and used for the advancement of political integration and the improvement of living standards and social welfare. Study will be made of the role of capital accumulation, private initiative, representative government, and other factors in economic growth and political modernization. This course is offered in the spring semester, 2008-2009. Prerequisite: Economics 101 or consent of the instructor. Credits: 1
-
1.00 Credits
An examination of the proposition that economic reasoning can explain the evolution of the law. By focusing on property, tort, and contract law, each student can decide for himself the power of economics as a driving force in the law. By its very nature interdisciplinary, this course is designed for non-majors as well as majors. This course is offered in the spring semester, 2008-2009. Prerequisite: Economics 101 or consent of the instructor. Credits: 1
-
5.00 Credits
An introduction to optimization, equilibrium, and comparative statics via Microsoft Excel . This course emphasizes numerical problems while illustrating the essential logic of economics. Economics majors are strongly encouraged to take this course in the sophomore year. Prerequisites: Mathematics 111, concurrent registration in Mathematics 111, or consent of the instructors. 0.5 Credits
-
1.00 Credits
This course introduces students to empirical work in economics. Regression for description, inference, and forecasting is presented in a non-formulaic, intuitive way. Microsoft Excel is used to analyze data and perform Monte Carlo simulation. Heteroscedasticity and autocorrelation are covered. Students will also learn how to read and write empirical papers in economics. Economics majors are strongly encouraged to take this course in the sophomore year. This course is offered in the spring semester, 2008-2009. Prerequisite: Division III 252. Credits: 1
-
3.00 Credits
This course uses basic tools of economic theory to analyze modern financial institutions and markets. The financial instruments to be covered range from credit card loans to mortgages, stocks, bonds, futures, and options. The main questions of the course are: What roles do commercial banks, pension funds, insurance companies, investment banks, mutual funds, and the government play in financial markets What determines the prices of stocks and bonds How can individuals and institutions deal with risk and how is risk measured What drives innovation in financial markets The course concentrates on contemporary U.S. institutions, but offers some historical and international perspective. Both non-majors and majors in Economics are encouraged to take this course. This course is offered in the spring semester. Note: this does not count toward the major in economics for students entering in the fall of 2007 or after. Prerequisite: Economics 101. Credits: 1
-
3.00 Credits
The course provides opportunities for specialized, innovative material to be made available for students at the introductory level. Since the content of this course varies from semester to semester, it may be repeated for credit upon the instructor's approval. This course is offered fall/spring semester, 2008-2009. Prerequisite: Economics 101 or consent of the instructor. Credits: 1
-
1.00 Credits
The course examines the development of the theories of the price mechanism under competitive and non-competitive market situations. The costs and revenue decisions of the firm are analyzed within the context of standard assumptions about economic behavior. The welfare implications of contemporary problems under partial and general equilibrium conditions are explored. Prerequisites: Economics 101 and Math 111, or consent of the department chair. Credits: 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2025 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|