For those who have never had exposure to economic analysis, the following courses, which are offered occasionally, provide a taste of what the field of economics is like.
EC 020 Economic Problems
This course takes up current economic issues in the news, focusing on today's most pressing social and economic problems from both a domestic and global viewpoint. Participants examine such issues as Social Security and Medicare, economic growth, poverty, government spending and taxation, and trade policy. Topics may vary from semester to semester. No prerequisites.
EC 040 Economics of Globalization
This course provides an introduction to the economics of cross-border flows in human resources (migration), goods and services (trade), and capital.
Additionally, the following two courses, emphasizing economic theory, are required introductions to the major or minor.
EC 011 Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to economic concepts, institutions, and analysis, addressing questions related to the economy as a whole, such as inflation and unemployment. Offered fall and spring; no prerequisites.
EC 012: Principles of Microeconomics
Study of economic decision-making by individual firms and households, emphasizing the role of markets. Offered fall and spring. Prerequisite: EC 011.
Elaine McCrate, Chair
Department of Economics
Phone: (802) 656-3064
Email: econ@uvm.edu
Department Website: www.uvm.edu/~econ
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