Economics 105 - Introduction Political Economy
Spring
2022
01
4.00
Ertugrul Tonak
TU TH 11:30AM 12:45PM
UMass Amherst
28407
Machmer Hall room W-22
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)
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.