Survey of economics for non-business majors. Introduction to the analysis of the economic system, pricing system, monetary system, determination of all national income and employment.
Central issues in the development of the American economy from the American Revolution to WWII. Students read and discuss scholarly papers to become familiar with academic economic research. Final is a research project consisting primarily of a literature review of a topic chosen by the student.
Introductory microeconomics analysis. Competitive behavior of firms, price determination, efficiency in production and equity in distribution.
Introductory macroeconomics analysis, prerequisites are not enforced at WVUIT and Potomac State campuses. Aggregate demand and supply, saving, investment, the level of employment and national income determination, monetary and fiscal policy.