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ECA 111: The Price System

3 credits

An analysis of economic decision making, combined with the study of contemporary economic institutions, problems and policy alternatives. Examines scarcity and choice, the price mechanism and planning, the structure of American business and labor, and issues such as income distribution and the role of government in economic affairs. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this course, the successful student should be able to:Understand the Foundation of Economics: The Economizing Problem Understand How Prices and Output Quantities are Determined. Identify the Characteristics of the Market System Measure the sensitivity level of demand as price changes. Understand how firms make production decisions. Understand how firms make production decisions in the four different market models: pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition and Microeconomics of resource markets

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2024

The Price System
0203-111-001 TBA Tue/Thu 10:50 am - 12:05 pm GC - HHE 112 3
0203-111-002 S. Ryoo Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00 am - 10:50 am GC - HHE 215 3
0203-111-003 TBA Mon/Wed 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm GC - HHE 213 3
0203-111-004 S. Moskalev Tue/Thu 8:00 am - 9:15 am GC - HHE 213 3
0203-111-005 S. Ryoo Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00 am - 11:50 am GC - HHE 216 3

Sections Offered: Spring 2024

The Price System
0203-111-001 H. Na Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00 am - 10:50 am GC - HHE 112 3
0203-111-002 H. Heinowitz Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00 am - 11:50 am GC - HHE 213 3
0203-111-003 M. Torras Tue/Thu 9:25 am - 10:40 am GC - HHE 215 3 This Course is Filled to Capacity
0203-111-666 H. Na Jan 23 - Mar 14 Online 3

 
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