LAS 115 Introduction to Economics

This course provides an overview of macroeconomics and microeconomics and an understanding of how individuals, firms, and the government make decisions. It also explains how the market economic system works. Additionally, this course examines management decisions under different market structures and the impact of government intervention on markets. Finally, this course discusses gross domestic product and national income, inflation, unemployment, economic growth and business cycles, and the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on the economy. Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): none 5 quarter hours

Credits

5

Distribution

Social Science