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Academic Year 2000/2001
Introduction to Economics
ECON 101 SP
A general introduction to economic analysis and its applications for public policy. The course examines the forces of supply and demand in competitive markets, the determinants of the level of economic activity, and the
causes of unemployment and
inflation. Attention is focused on the way in which monetary policy, tax policy, and the level of government spending influence aggregate economic activity.
MAJOR READINGS
TBA
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Problem sets and examinations scheduled throughout the semester.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Prerequisite: A working knowledge of elementary high school algebra is established by passing the mathematics placement examination given to all freshmen, by completing MATH107 or a higher number course offered by the
Wesleyan Mathematics Department, or
by obtaining advance placement in Calculus.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Rayack,Wendy
- Times: ..T.T.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SHAN107
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)
- SR. major: Jr. major:
- SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Focused Inquiry Course
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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