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Academic Year 2001/2002

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

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): Despain,Hans   

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM;     Location: PAC001

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

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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