ECON 102 - Introduction to Economics

Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
1 unit(s)

This course replaces the 2-semester sequence of ECON 100 and ECON 101 which is no longer offered. Economic forces shape our society and profoundly influence our daily lives. This course introduces students to economic concepts and to how economists think about the world. We explore both basic microeconomics - decision making by individuals and firms - and basic macroeconomics - issues related to coordinating individual activities across an entire economy. Topics will include demand and supply, market structures, GDP, the business cycle, and monetary and fiscal policies. The department.