Saint Paul College Programs


Liberal Arts and Sciences - Economics


Overview

The Economics Department offers courses to help students learn and apply the economic principles necessary to become better informed citizens. The coursework provides preparation for degrees in Business, Accounting and other Pre-professional and Liberal Arts areas.


Course Cr
ECON 1710 Introduction to the American Economy 3
ECON 1720 Macroeconomics 3
ECON 1730 Microeconomics 3


Course Descriptions


ECON 1710 Introduction to American Economy

This introductory course provides students with an overview of the U.S. economic system. (MnTC: Goal 5) 3C/3/0/0

ECON 1720 Macroeconomics

An introductory study of macroeconomics. Emphasis is on the theory of demand and supply, historical and contemporary macroeconomic theories, national income, fiscal and monetary policy, money and banking, the Federal Reserve System, unemployment and inflation, business cycles, and price level determinants. The impact of international economics will also be discussed. (MnTC: Goals 5 & 8). 3C/3/0/0

ECON 1730 Microeconomics

An introductory study of microeconomics. Emphasis is on price system, resource allocation, production costs, consumers, firms, and market structures, and application of theory. Monopoly, oligopoly, and antitrust policy will be examined. Public good, income distribution and the economics of taxation and social choice will be discussed in light of current economic issues. The impact of international economics will also be discussed. (MnTC: Goals 5 & 8). 3C/3/0/0

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