Introduction to the economic way of thinking and its applications to decision making in daily living. Emphasis on basic understanding of the economic aspects of current issues. Credit on the Economics major will be given only if this course is taken prior to the following courses: ECO 201, 202, 203.

An examination of the development of economic thought and institutions with emphasis on the application of this knowledge to the understanding of today's world. Credit on the economics major will not be given if this course is taken after ECO 201 or ECO 202 or ECO 203.

Economic topics of current national and international concern. Economic issues with which informed voters must deal. No credit if credit has been earned in ECO 201 or ECO 202 or ECO 203 or ECO 204. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)