Economics 102: Principles of Microeconomics

Economics 102 examines the behavior of individuals, firms and industries regarding productive decision-making.   In this course we will investigate what determines demand and supply for a product, producer and consumer behavior, market structure, resource markets, market failure, and public policy. Specifically, you will be able to identify the types of markets and illustrate how differences in the markets affect their production and consumption patterns.

 

In addition to the skills specific to economics, you will learn many common or “portable” skills. When you master these “portable” skills you will be able to transfer them to other school or work situations. The “portable” skills for this class include communication skills such as listening, reading and writing, cognitive skills, such as creative thinking, analysis and synthesis, problem solving and quantitative reasoning and interpersonal skills, such as social interaction and teamwork.

 

Syllabus – Summer 2017

Syllabus – Spring 2016