ECON 100 Introduction to Economics

Economic analysis applied to issues and problems facing the U.S. economy. Economic problems are analyzed with the elementary tools of economics as a way of evaluating alternative choices with respect to actual or hypothetical courses of action. Topics include supply and demand, market structures, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, monetary policy and international trade. *No UC credit granted if taken after ECON 200 or ECON 201.

Units: 3.00

Offered: (Fa,Sp)

UC*, CSU, Associate Degree Applicable

Prerequisites: None

Lecture: Minimum 48 hours per semester

Departmental Recommendation: Departmental Recommendations: Eligibility for ENGL 101 Eligibility for MATH 095