Course Description
Introduction to the U.S. economy and its institutions in a global context. Measuring
output, unemployment, and inflation. Theory of the determination of output and prices
for individual markets and the economy as a whole. Analysis of money, banking, and
interest rates. Government fiscal and monetary stabilization policies. Current economic
topics.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: MATH 110 or MATH 190 or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9D1
Transfer Credit:
CSU
(CSU GE Area D), UC (IGETC Area 4)
C-ID: ECON 202