Introduction to Economics

Description

An introduction to the major tools and policy problems of economics. Economic analysis is applied to a variety of contemporary problems such as pollution, poverty, the control of monopoly, unemployment, inflation, and international economic problems. Precludes additional credit for ECON 1001, ECON 1002, and FYSM 1003. Lectures three hours a week, discussion groups one hour every two weeks.

This two-term course emphasizes economic principles, models, and tools to understand contemporary economic issues and to prepare students for taking more advanced courses in economics. In the first term, students will be exposed to the basic principles underlying the behaviour of individuals, firms, and markets. In the second term, students will learn the basic principles underlying the workings of the economy as an aggregate entity.

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Vue d'ensemble

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  • Établissement d’enseignement : Carleton University
  • Niveau : University
  • Langue : Anglais
  • Code de cours : ECON1000
  • Méthode d'enseignement : Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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