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department Economics (X) |
General survey of the operation of the economic system; emphasizes the determination of the level of national income, the pricing and allocation of products, and factors of production under existing conditions in the United States. This is an honors course limited to students currently enrolled in the Chancellor's Scholar Program. Students with credit in
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Introduction to the functions of individual decision-makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. Primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, the theory of the firm under varying conditions of competition and monopoly, and the role of government in prompting efficiency in the economy. Students receiving credit for
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Introduction to the theory of determination of total or aggregate income, employment, output, price levels, and the role of money in the economy. Primary emphasis on monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and international economics. Students with credit in
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Economic analysis of specific economic problems dealing with poverty, economic development, international economics, and other contemporary issues. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in
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Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated.
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Introduction of basic concepts in statistics including the presentation of data, descriptive statistics, probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. The approach of the class includes both learning the concepts behind basic statistics and also how to apply these concepts in "real-life" situations. Utilizes a practical project format. To complete the Business Statistics sequence, students must also complete
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Principles-level course in international economics for non-majors. The first half of course, international trade, covers such topics as comparative advantage, protectionism (tariff and nontariff), impact on income distribution, and industrial policies. The second half, international finance, covers topics such as balance of payments, exchange-rate determination, currency crises, dollarization, and macroeconomic policy in an open economy. Issues relating to globalization will be covered in both halves. Prerequisite:
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Microeconomic analysis including value and distribution theory; analysis of the pricing of the factors of production integrated in a micro-general equilibrium context which builds towards explaining the resource allocation process. Prerequisite:
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The modern theory of the determination of the level and rate of growth of income, employment, output, and the price level; discusses alternate fiscal and monetary policies to facilitate full employment and economic growth. Prerequisite:
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General survey of the economics of the public sector at the federal, state, and local levels, including government expenditures, public budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, principles of taxation, tax reform, and intergovernmental fiscal relations. Credit is not given for
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Traces the course of growth and development of the economy from the colonial period to World War I; emphasizes conceptualization of key issues of the American experience and analysis of significant episodes and turning points. Prerequisite:
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Economic structure and development of Europe since 1000 with respect to agriculture, industry, trade, technology, finance, and government; emphasis on those forces which contribute to the economic development of Europe and on the spread of these forces throughout the world. Prerequisite:
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The development of economics; the examination of contributions of individual writers and schools of thought as they influenced economic thought and national policy. Prerequisite:
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Survey of the problems and analysis of U.S. labor markets and unions; topics include labor force participation, occupations, hours, wage determination, development and attributes of U. S. labor unions, and overview of collective bargaining and the effects of unions, unemployment, wages and inflation, and racial and sex discrimination; and selected current policy problems. Current or prospective majors are encouraged to take
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Changing role of women in the labor market and the economy; supply and demand for women: nature, extent, and legal remedies for sex discrimination in employment; "earnings gaps" and variable employment costs, men versus women; new role of multi-earner families; and comparative use of women as a professional resource. Same as
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Analyzes the legal background and economic issues associated with unions and collective bargaining in the United States including theory of the labor movement; process of union wage determination; analysis of strikes; background, strategies, and principal issues in collective bargaining; and problems and policies of government intervention. Prerequisite:
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Analyzes Japan's international trade, economic structure, standards of living, policy-making process, and future prospect; additional attention to U.S.-Japanese economic relations and Japan's role in Asia. Prerequisite:
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Discusses changes in the patterns of production, exchange, and distribution in Communist China, with emphasis on their relation to social transformation; survey of Chinese economic history over the past century, dealing with the institutional background to and the structure of economic activities in China. Prerequisite:
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Research and readings course for students majoring in economics; may be taken by students in the college honors program in partial fulfillment of the honors requirements. Prerequisite: Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or honors in the junior year, or consent of instructor; senior standing.
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Research and readings course for students majoring in economics; may be taken by students in the college honors program in partial fulfillment of the honors requirements. Prerequisite: Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or honors in the junior year; senior standing.
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Independent study course covering topics not treated by regular course offerings. This class does not satisfy departmental graduation requirements. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
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Economic analysis of government tax and expenditure policies; topics include public good and externality theory, public choice theory, income distribution, cost-benefit analysis, principles of taxation, tax incidence, economic effects and optimal structures of major taxes, and taxation in developing economies. 3 undergraduate hours. 2 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite:
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Analyzes the nature and causes of poverty with special emphasis on critical evaluation of programs to combat poverty in the United States. Same as
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