Introduction to the mathematical concepts and techniques of economic analysis. Emphasizes the motivation for mathematical reasoning through the construction and interpretation of economic models and their use in developing insight into economic phenomena. Topics include: use of mathematics in marginal analysis, consumer surplus analysis, and analysis of decision making under risk. ECON majors and minors may use this course as a substitute for MATH 128.
Introductory economic analysis of inequality by race. A range of topics: from colonialism, slavery and Jim Crow to wealth, income and earnings inequality, immigration reform and environmental racism today. Econ 103 or 104 recommended but not required.
(Gen.Ed. SB, U)
Economic theory of the macro-economy. Determinants of unemployment rates, inflation rates, national income, GDP. Tools of public policy available which can be used to promote macroeconomic goals. (Gen.Ed. SB)
Economic theory of the macro-economy. Determinants of unemployment rates, inflation rates, national income, GDP. Tools of public policy available which can be used to promote macroeconomic goals. (Gen.Ed. SB)