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Academic Year 2002/2003

Economics of Technology
ECON 318 SP

This course examines technology and technological change using the tools of microeconomics. It studies the historical evolution of technology and compares it with modern developments. It analyzes the interaction of technology with industrial market structure and public policy. Particular emphasis is given to communications technology and the Internet.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: ECON300 AND ECON301

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Hogendorn,Christiaan   

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: PAC421

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 6   Jr. major: 6

SR. non-major: 6   Jr. non-major: 6   SO: 11   FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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