ECA 101: Introduction To Economics

3 credits

Learn the rudiments of economic literacy and understanding. The role of economics in everyday life, the operation of markets, and the determination of national income provide the focal points for lectures and discussion.

Distribution Requirement

  • Social Sciences

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this course, the successful student should be able to: Understand the Foundation of Economics: The Economizing Problem Understand How Prices and Output Quantities are Determined Identify the Characteristics of the Market System Identify the Components of the national economy . Assess Economic Performance Identify alternative national economic policy strategies. Explain the limitations of policies and their co-ordination

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2026

Introduction To Economics
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