Economics 105 - Introduction Political Economy

Fall
2018
01
4.00
Ertugrul Tonak
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
73133
Integ. Learning Center S240
etonak@umass.edu
Introduction to economic analysis for majors and nonmajors. Facts and concepts basic to understanding the U.S. economy today. Topics may include:
unemployment, economic development, inequality, technology, social wealth, environment, government economic policy, economic alternatives, race and gender, and discrimination. Contrasting theoretical perspectives. (Gen.Ed. SB, DU)
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.
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.