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Academic Year 2004/2005

Introduction to Economics
ECON 101 FA

A general introduction to economic analysis and its applications for public policy. The course examines the forces of supply and demand in competitive markets, business strategy in monopolized markets, antitrust policy to preserve competitive rivalry, resource allocation, income distribution, and the causes of and remedies for unemployment and inflation, with attention to monetary and fiscal policy.

MAJOR READINGS

Case and Fair, PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS 6th edition, Prentice Hall

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several exams; final examination as scheduled by the Registrar;
Problem sets

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): Miller,Richard A.   
Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM;     Location: PAC001;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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