Economics (Econ)
1A-B. Principles of Economics (3)
Not open to first-semester freshmen. Prerequisite to upper division
Courses in economics and commerce. (A) General characteristics of economic
system of the United States; organization of society for production and
exchange of goods; structural and functional description of basic economic
institutions. (B) Elementary economic theory, economic problems of present
day society and related public policy.
100. Economic Theory (3)
Open to second-semester sophomores. Prerequisites: Econ 1A-B. Leading economic
t heories of value; price-making process, wages, interest, profit, and rent.
101. History of Economic Thought (3)
Prerequisites: Econ 1A-B. Evolution of economics as a science; doctrines
of different schools of thought -- Mercantilists, Physiocrats, Historical
School, Classical Economists; contributions of outstanding economists.
102. Contemporary Economic Problem (3)
Prerequisites: Econ 1A-B. Analysis of economic problems and issues which
are of public interest and importance at the time the course is given.
105. Economics of Consumption (2)
(See Commerce 105)
110. Industrial and Commercial History of the United States (3)
Recommended: Econ. 1A-B. Exploration and colonization to the present;
economic factors in development of the United States; relationships of economic
forces to historical, political and social change. Meets the American History
requirement.
111. Industrial and Commercial History of Europe (3)
Recommended: Econ. 1A-B. European expansion, fifteenth century to the present;
present economic conditions and trends in Europe; interest of United States
in European economy.
123. Principles of Marketing (3)
(See Commerce 123)
131. Public Finance and Fiscal Policy (3)
Prerequisites: Econ. 1A-B. Principles underlying the raising and spending
of public funds; principles and practices in federal, state, and local taxation.
133. Business Finance (3)
(See Commerce 133)
134. Investments (3)
(See Commerce 134)
135. Money and Banking (3)
(See Commerce 135)
137. Principles of Credits and Collections (3)
(See Commerce 137)
140. Business Statistics (3)
(See Commerce 140)
143. General Insurance (2)
(See Commerce 143)
150. Labor Economics (3) (Same as Bus Ad 150)
Prerequisites: Econ 1A-B. Labor organizations and employers' associations;
history of union-management relations, collective bargaining practices,
industrial relations problems, settlement of industrial disputes, and labor
legislation.
170. Transportation (3)
Prerequisites: Econ 1A-B. Economics of rail, water, motor, air, and pipeline
transportation.
174. Government Regulation of Economic Activity (3)
Prerequisites: Econ 1A-B. Justification for regulation, constitutional limitations,
public utility regulation, regulation of monopoly; competitive practices;
government policy in other areas of economic activity.
178. International Economics (3)
Prerequisites: Econ 1A-B. International economic relations; problems and
policies in the light of fundamental economic theory.
180. Comparative Economic Systems (3)
Prerequisites: Econ 1A-B. Comparative study of economic systems of the modern
world; capitalism, socialism, communism, fascism, and the problems which
arise within each.
190. Special Study (1-5)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
280A-B. Seminar in Social Science (3-3)
(See History 280A-B)