This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Some sections of this course may be recognized for Global Distinction. Please contact your advisor for assistance.

2014FA - Revised Local Prereq from RED 090 to DRE 098 and MAT 070 to DMA 030

2014FA - Identified Course as UGETC

2016FA - Revised Local Prereqs to DMA-060 and DRE-098; DMA-060 crosswalk for MAT 070 archived by the NCCCS.

2016FA - Identified Course as Global Distinction

2019SP - Revised Local Prereq: Add ENG 002 and MAT 003

2020FA - Revised Local Prereq: Delete DMA 030, DRE 098