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.

Units: 3.00

Offered: (Fa,Sp)

UC*, CSU, Associate Degree Applicable

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Lecture: Minimum 48 hours per semester

Departmental Recommendation: Eligibility for ENGL 101 Eligibility for MATH 095

Notes

*No UC credit granted if taken after ECON 200 or ECON 201.

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