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ECON 0100 - INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMIC THEORY 3 credits A foundation course in economics covering microeconomic concepts, theories, and analytical tools which can be used in other branches of economics or business. Prerequisite: MATH 0031 or permission of the instructor. (Meets CAS Social Science Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Economics Requirement.) Frequency of Offering: annually.
ECON 0110 - INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMIC THEORY 3 credits An introductory course that develops the basic tools needed to analyze the behavior of various macroeconomic phenomena including inflation, gross domestic product, and unemployment. In addition, these tools are used to study how and whether the government can impact the behavior of the overall economy. Finally, the course looks at the role various institutions, such as banks and the stock and bond markets, play in affecting the economic environment. No credit for this course after receiving credit for ECON 0120. Prerequisite: MATH 0031 or permission of the instructor. (Meets CAS Social Science Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Economics Requirement.) Frequency of Offering: annually.
ECON 0206 - INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS 3 credits The theories and techniques of price and output. Topics include the theory and measurement of demand, production functions, cost-output relationships, pricing practices in competitive and oligopolistic markets, the roles of prices and profit in resource allocation, and the functioning of a decentralized economic system. Prerequisites: ECON 0100, a statistics course, CS 0085/CS 0135 (or equivalent), and algebra proficiency; or permission of the instructor. Frequency of Offering: annually.
ECON 0450 – ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE 3 credits This course focuses on the process of technological change. Topics include the historical development of technology, the economic analysis of technological change, case studies of specific nations and products, and public policy issues linked to technological change. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ECON 0800, ECON 0100, or ECON 0110. (Satisfies CAS Foreign Culture/International Comparative or Non-Western Culture Requirement.)
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