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ECO 301 Environmental Economics

Basic economic understanding of environmental/ecological problems arising from a free enterprise system. Economists' solutions presented without advanced economic theory or mathematical computation. Recommended: ECO 202 or 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 306 Money and Banking

The nature of money and credit; history, structure, and functions of banking institutions, with emphasis upon Federal Reserve System and questions of appropriate public policy. Prerequisites: ECO 201 or 204; ECO 202 or 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 310 American Economic Development

Realistic interpretation, with emphasis on economic change and its significance in social, cultural, and political evolution. Recommended: ECO 201 or ECO 202 or ECO 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 315 Economics of Immigration

The economics of immigration: U.S. immigrant characteristics, impact of immigration on the U.S. economy, and public policies towards immigration. Prerequisite: ECO 202 or 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 320 European and Asian Economic History

Realistic introduction to the diverse economic experiences of advanced European and Asian nations from the British industrial revolution to the present. Recommended: ECO 201 or ECO 202 or ECO 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 350 Law and Economics

Theory and application of analytical tools of law and of economics in an integrative approach to both subjects. Identical to BLR 350. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: BLR 202 or 235, ECO 202 or 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

BLR 350

ECO 360 Public Economics

Appropriate and actual roles of government in market economies, and how government influences the use of resources and distribution of income. Prerequisites: ECO 202 or ECO 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 365 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

An intensive treatment of the theories of supply and demand, consumer and producer behavior, market structure, and other micro theories and issues. Prerequisite: ECO 202 or 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 370 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

National income accounting; income, employment, interest rate and inflation theory and policy; theory and problems of economic growth. Prerequisites: ECO 201 or 204; ECO 202 or 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 372 International Economics

Basic background in international trade theory and practices, exchange rates and balance of payments, and international monetary arrangements. Prerequisites: ECO 201 or ECO 204; ECO 202 or ECO 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 375 Economics of Cities and Regions

Elementary theories of regional economic analysis used in solving specific problems such as pollution, housing, segregation, and conservation. Emphasizes urban regions. Prerequisites: ECO 201 or ECO 202 or ECO 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 380 Comparative Economic Systems

Comparative study of economic institutions in a world of politicoeconomic change. An analysis of capitalism, fascism, socialism, and communism. Recommended: ECO 201 or ECO 202 or ECO 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 381 Patterns of Economic Development

A study of the problems, processes, and theories of economic change in today's less developed countries. Recommended: ECO 201 or ECO 202 or ECO 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 385 Introduction to Econometrics

Introduction to the theory and practice of linear regression analysis in economics focusing on single equation methods. Extensive computer applications. Prerequisites: ECO 202 or 203; ECO 285 or STA 282 or STA 382.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 397 Special Studies in Economics

Experimental courses to cover materials of special interest not covered by courses in the regular curriculum. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)