Economics

Seminar with research in selected areas of economics.

Fundamentals of economics; emphasizing macroeconomic analysis. Areas of study include: determination and distribution of national output and income; inflation and employment; money and banking; government revenue and spending; government policy toward current economic problems.

An introductory readings course involving current literature from the broad spectrum of Economics. Designed to acquaint the student with an in-depth survey of current literature.

Fundamentals of economics, emphasizing microeconomics analysis. Areas of study include: supply and demand analysis; product and resource markets; price determination within product and resource markets; the firm and its costs of production; current economic problems.

Development and implementation of educational projects which instill a broader understanding current economic issues and the market system. Guide students to develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them.

Seminar with research in selected areas of economics.

Advanced readings from current literature in the field concerning such topics as biographies, theoretical styles, classics, and policy applications.

Development and implementation of educational projects which instill a broader understanding current economic issues and the market system. Guide students to develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them.

Seminar with research in selected areas of economics.

Fundamental principles of money, credit and banking with special reference to the United States and international monetary problems.

Methodology of economics; theory of consumer behavior; theory of the firm; market structure and price determination; income distribution.

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Determinants of national income, employment and prices with particular attention to aggregate consumption, investment, and monetary and fiscal policy.

Internship under supervision of college personnel and cooperating facilities.

Historical study and critical evaluation of the development of economic thought from Plato and Aristotle up to, and including Keynes. Emphasis on Mercantilist, Physiocrat, Classical, Socialist, Neo-Classical, Keynesian.

Development and implementation of educational projects which instill a broader understanding current economic issues and the market system. Guide students to develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them.

Seminar with research in selected areas of economics.

Inspection of the public policy making process and subsequent implementation in the light of efficiency criteria. Special emphasis will be placed on the processes of budgeting, taxation, and the economic effects of each on society.

This class will incorporate the theory of international trade into the application of management and marketing practice in the global economy. Particular emphasis will be placed on international finance and trade in products and services as well as food and fiber commodities. National policies, regional integration, and multinational entities will be explored as to their effects on U.S. consumers and businesses.

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

In depth research in an economic topic of the student’s interest. The student will synthesize the separate elements of economic theory into a coherent presentation on a topic of interest or concern. The student will work with an advisor and faculty committee of no less than three members including the advisor.