ECON111 - Introductory Microeconomics

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Introductory Microeconomics
ECON111 SP

This one-semester introduction to microeconomic analysis and its application to issues of public policy will focus on how resources are allocated in a market economy. Topics covered will include international trade, competition, monopoly, income distribution, and the economic role of government. Emphasis on the U.S. economy.

MAJOR READINGS

Introductory textbook to be assigned; Additional readings from various sources, e.g. the ECONOMIST, on policy topics.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Problem sets, two exams.

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.

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: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC001

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 99)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: 39 FR: 60

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000