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  • ECON 310: Intermediate Price Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An insight in to the determination of prices and quantities under various types of market conditions. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify, define, and interpret microeconomic theoretical models including consumer behavior, production and costs, firm behavior, and distribution (2) Apply these microeconomic concepts to real-world problems (3) Analyze different forms of market structures, such as purely competitive firms, monopolies and oligopolies and their impact on the well being of society and consumers (4) Discuss current issues and case studies related to the concepts of demand and supply, modes of production, different forms of market structures, and consumer behavior
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  • ECON 312: Management Science

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The basic operations of research technology used in managerial and statistical decision-making: mathematical programming, inventory models and queuing theory. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Apply major quantitative techniques in order to improve managerial analysis and decision making (2) Develop analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a business context (3) Identify and define the key terms related to quantitative analysis in order to form the basis of a business-focused vocabulary (4) Apply the concepts, tools, and techniques using typical business
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  • ECON 321: International Economics

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • ECON 396: Independent Study in ECON II

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Independent Study in Economics
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  • ECON 405: Comparative Economic Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This class provides a comparative and contrasting perspective of different economic systems. It explores the way economies function under the umbrella of different philosophies, institutions and processes. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Examine theoretical tools and existing economics (2) Analyze the similarities and differences between economic systems and the underlying economic processes, including processes involving and shaping the production, circulation, and distribution of output (3) Discuss the role of institutions in economic organizations (4) Distinguish between the different types of economies around the world (5) Investigate whether different models tend to be more successful in achieving the goals of economic growth, low unemployment, and income security
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  • ECON 417: Economic Growth and Development

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An analysis of theories of economic growth and development will be presented here. An attempt will be made to explore the dynamics of various countries at different stages of development so as to determine effective and efficient ways that may contribute to more advanced rates of growth especially for the lesser developed and developing countries. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Examine Economic theories explaining the location of economic activities and the growth or decline of regional economies (multi-state regions, states, counties, communities) (2) Analyze consequences of regional economic growth and development in terms of the distribution of benefits and costs across space and among local interest groups (3) Discuss public policies proposed to encourage local economic development and influence the distribution of benefits and costs resulting from development (4) Assess Shortcomings or trade-offs inherent with alternative public policies for local economic development
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  • ECON 418: Modern Economic Thought

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This is a more advanced , more thorough and more analytical approach to the ECON 205 - Survey of Economic Thought class. The fundamental ideas of the major schools of economic thought will be examined so as to determine their impacts on economic policies, Austrian, Marxist, Keynesian, Neo-Classical and Institutional perspectives will be analyzed systematically. Policy discussions and applications of these economic ideas will be pursued in the current economic environment. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Examine the major perspectives and influences of the major schools of economic thought: classical, Marxist, neo-classical, Austrian, Keynesian, monetarist, etc. (2) Analyze the long term thought on economic problems like value theory, money & inflation, free trade, macroeconomic stability, etc. (3) Relate the historical schools of thought to today's economic thought
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  • ECON 419: Economics of Social Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The course explores social issues such as poverty, government controls, crime, pollution, education, market imperfections, and their impact on the economy. A policy approach will be used to see how the impacts of problems can be minimized or solved so as to enhance social and individual wellbeing. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Compare basic economic concepts and tools used by economists and show how economists use these in thinking, talking, and writing about issues of government spending, taxing, and regulation (2) Evaluate the economist's view of how the world works and the contributions, influence, and limitations of this view in thinking about public policy and budgeting issues (3) Assess internal and external influences that promote and inhibit human action (4) Recognize the complex, integrated, and dynamic nature of human behavior and human experience (5) Differentiate the commonalities, differences, and interdependence among and within societies of the world
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  • ECON 421: International Economics

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A study of international trade covering topics such as absolute and comparative costs, factor movements, balance of payments, barriers of trade, the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade and multinational corporate issues. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and define main facts of the world economy, the international institutions in world trade and investment (2) Examine the main features of international economics, with an emphasis on growth, trade and investment over the 20th century (3) Differentiate between the institutions governing economic activity such as the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund (4) Compare and contrast between micro and macro economic analysis (5) Discuss topics such as GDP and economic growth, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, the macroeconomic model, and fiscal and monetary policy (6) To familiarize students with the complex dynamics of global interdependence, with balance of payments, multinational corporate and regional economic concerns
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