Economics 105 - Introduction Political Economy

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, U)

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.