ECON111

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ECON111

Introductory Microeconomics ECON111 FA

Section	Class Size	Times
1	50	Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;
2	199	Times: M.W.F.. 9:00AM-9:50AM;
3	50	Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;
4	50	Times: .T.T... 8:30AM-9:50AM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998 )

A one-semester introduction to microeconomic analysis and its application to issues of public policy. The course will focus on how resources are allocated in a market economy. Topics covered will include trade competition, monopoly, and the economic role of government.

MAJOR READINGS

Section 1: Textbook to be determined.
Section 2: Stiglitz, PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, second
edition
Section 3: Textbook to be determined.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

All sections: problem sets, midterm exam, final exam scheduled by the Registrar. Section 1: Two midterms. Section 2: Six homework assignments, two quizzes, and a final exam. Section 3: Two essays.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

A working knowledge of elementary high school algebra as 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 advanced placement in calculus. All sections: 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Skillman, G; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given
Section 02: Miller, R; Times: M.W.F.. 9:00AM- 9:50AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given
Section 03: Adelstein, R; Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given
Section 04: Fisher, L; Times: .T.T... 8:30AM- 9:50AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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