Microeconomic theory explores the foundations of;consumer and firm theory as well as their;theoretical applications. We examine the;assumptions of models, market structures, and;explore topics such as game theory and public;goods.

Microeconomic theory explores the foundations of;consumer and firm theory as well as their;theoretical applications. We examine the;assumptions of models, market structures, and;explore topics such as game theory and public;goods.

Intermediate macroeconomic theory. Analysis of causes of long-run economic growth and short-run business cycles. Study of different macroeconomic models, consumption, investment, government spending, net exports, money supply, and money demand. Examination of fiscal and monetary policy and U.S. economic relations with the rest of the world.

Introduction to the Marxian theory of capitalism, as presented in the three volumes of Capital. Marxian theory is applied to analyze the causes of contemporary economic problems, such as unemployment and inflation, and the effectiveness of government policies to solve these problems. Comparisons made between Marxian theory and mainstream macro- and microeconomics.

Empirical research has located serious flaws in;the concept of rational economic decision making;and efficient markets. The evidence indicates;that actual decision makers and markets deviate;from expected rational outcomes frequently enough;to require rethinking of the way decision makers;think and markets behave, including unexpected;market crashes and sustained market bubbles.

Introduction to economic issues and the tools that economists use to study those issues: supply and demand, decision making by consumers and firms, market failures, economic output and growth, fiscal and monetary policy in relation to unemployment and inflation, and international economics. Topics include both the study of markets and the need for public policy/government action to address market failures.

Introduction to economic issues and the tools that economists use to study those issues: supply and demand, decision making by consumers and firms, market failures, economic output and growth, fiscal and monetary policy in relation to unemployment and inflation, and international economics. Topics include both the study of markets and the need for public policy/government action to address market failures.

Introduction to economic issues and the tools that economists use to study those issues: supply and demand, decision making by consumers and firms, market failures, economic output and growth, fiscal and monetary policy in relation to unemployment and inflation, and international economics. Topics include both the study of markets and the need for public policy/government action to address market failures.

Introduction to economic issues and the tools that economists use to study those issues: supply and demand, decision making by consumers and firms, market failures, economic output and growth, fiscal and monetary policy in relation to unemployment and inflation, and international economics. Topics include both the study of markets and the need for public policy/government action to address market failures.

This course provides mentoring for geology and;geography majors as they pursue internships,;summer jobs, independent research, graduate;study,;and careers. Experiences include: resume and;communication workshops; self-reflection and;sharing opportunities for students returning from;internships, work experiences, and semesters;abroad; guidance on preparing for, selecting, and;applying to graduate school; and unconditional;support for career exploration.