SAOTE

Statistical Analysis of the Economy 1 credit

Prerequisite: None

A major objective of this course is to assist the student in making sensible value judgments as a consumer. This objective is achieved by solving problems of the types facing the consumer today. A second major objective, which is to assist the student in strengthening his/her basic skills in arithmetic, should be achieved by solving these problems. The course covers such topics as taxes, insurance, budgets, installment buying, savings, interest, borrowing, and investments. The students will be given an opportunity to select some of the topics that will be discussed. The use of the computer is integrated into this course. (SC)