300
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Experimental courses to cover materials of special interest not covered by courses in the regular curriculum. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)