ECON 010 - Economics and Society

Lower Division

A non-technical, introductory approach to micro- and macro-economics principles, issues and policies designed for students with little or no background in economics. Students are introduced to the tools, terminology, and analytical methodology of economics through their application to a number of real- world social, political, and economic issues. Some examples are how markets work, how government economic programs affect well-being, the government budget and the tax system, income and wealth distributions, why nations trade, and how to improve environmental quality using economic policies.

Additional Notes
ECON 010 does not substitute for ECON 003 or ECON 004, and may not be taken by those who have completed ECON 003-ECON 004.

Course credits: 1