Economics 103 - Introduction to Microeconomics

Spring
2017
01
4.00
Gerald Friedman
M 8:00AM 8:50AM
UMass Amherst
14031
22124
Introduction to the economics of markets and market economies. Basic concepts of demand, supply, production, prices, allocation of resources, and distribution of income. Public policy applications. (Gen.Ed. SB)
Notes for blended lectures: The lecture and discussion sections of this course will not be overridden. Students can enroll only through SPIRE into open sections, up to the capacity listed in SPIRE. There is no override process for this course.

Students will attend Monday lectures in Mahar. On Wednesdays, they will be able to access a recording of the class and view lecture materials within hours of the meeting. In addition to lecture, classes will include time for discussion and cooperative work with other students. Students will meet in weekly discussion sections as well.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.