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for California State University, Fresno.
Economics (ECON)
25. Introduction to Economics (3)
Survey of the development of economic ideas and theories in the context
of economic history. Analysis of major economic thinkers. Introduction to
contemporary economic issues and policy controversies. Does not count toward
the major in economics. G.E. Breadth D3.
40. Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Introduction to microeconomic theories of demand, production, and income
distribution; price determination and resource allocation, under alternative
forms of market organization; government regulation of economic activity;
applied economic analysis and policy formation in selected topic areas.
G.E. Breadth D3. (CAN ECON 4)
50. Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 40. Macroeconomic theories of the determination of income,
output, employment, and prices in the economy as a whole; business cycles,
fiscal and monetary policies; economic growth and development; international
trade; and comparative economic systems. G.E. Breadth D3. (CAN ECON 2)
100A. Economic Theory: Microeconomic Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Price mechanism and resource allocation under
conditions of pure competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly; theories
of consumer's choice, cost, production, income distribution; nature of economic
generalizations.
100B. Economic Theory: Macroeconomic Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. An examination of classical, Keynesian and post-
Keynesian theories of the determination of the levels of income, output,
and employment; the scientific and ideological implications of Keynesian
thought; and the theoretical foundations of contemporary monetary and fiscal
policies.
101. History of Economic Thought (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Evolution of economics as a science; doctrines
of different schools of thought -- Mercantilists, Physiocrats, Historical
School, Classical Economists; contributions of outstanding economists.
102W. Explorations in Economic Literature (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50; satisfactory completion (C or
better) of the ENGL 1 graduation requirement; upper-division standing. An
investigation into important economic ideas and issues through selected
readings of either contemporary literature or classics in the history of
economic thought or both. The class is conducted as a seminar with emphasis
on student contributions. This course meets the upper-division writing skills
requirement for graduation.
103. Economics of Inflation, Unemployment, and Growth (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 50. A theoretical and empirical analysis of the various
types of inflation and unemployment in the United States economy.
105. Marxian Economic Theory (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Marxian economic theory and its relevance for
modern economic theory and analysis; Marx's value, production, and distribution
theory; modern developments of Marxian models.
107. Institutional Economics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Study of the literature of American institutionalism,
e.g., Veblen, Commons. Systematic study of the process of institutional
adjustments; interplay of ceremonial and technological aspects of economic
activity; application of institutionalist theory to specific fields in economics.
109. Principles of Political Economy (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50 or permission of instructor. A critique of political
economy; political nature of applications of economic theory.
110. Economic History of the United States (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Exploration and colonization to the present;
economic factors in develop ment of the United States; relationships of
economic forces to historical, political, and social change.
114. Economic Development of Poor Nations (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Intensive study of the causes and consequences
of underdevelopment which affect two-thirds of the world's people. Topics
include theories of development, historical roots of underdevelopment, evaluation
of aid programs, New International Economic Order, Asian export economies,
managing external debt.
115T. Topics in U.S. Economic History (1-3; max total 6)
Detailed investigation of developments in the United States economy. Topics
vary with the needs and interests of students and faculty.
117. Economics of Ecology (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Investigation into the economics of resource
use. Development and creation of resources through the application of technology
and the destruction of resources through misuse and pollution of the environment.
119. Regional Economics (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 40, 50, or permission of instructor. Examination of the
spatial distribution of economic activity. Local economic development theory
and practice. Empirical analysis of regional economy. Intensive study of
the San Joaquin Valley from a policy-oriented perspective. Issues may include
immigration, location theory, and agglomeration. (Formerly ECON 104T)
123. Introduction to Econometrics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50; MATH 11 or permission of instructor. Statistical
data analysis in economics. Use of multiple regression analysis, time series
analysis, index numbers. Basic theory; computer applications using major
economic data sources; interpretation of results. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
125. Introduction to Mathematical Economics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50; MATH 75. Introduction to uses of mathematics
(primarily calculus and matrix algebra) in theoretical economic analysis.
Knowledge of basic economics assumed; math is taught. Strongly recommended
for students considering graduate work in economics or business.
131. Public Finance (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Governmental revenues and expenditures at federal,
state, and local levels of jurisdiction. Tax limitation measures, efficiency
in government, subsidies, and fiscal relationships between different levels
of government.
135. Money and Banking (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Survey of the monetary and banking system of
the United States and analysis of its role in economic growth and stabilization.
140. The Political Economy of the Military-Industrial Complex (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 50. Economic effects of military expenditures in historical
perspective. Economic effects of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The Military-Industrial
Complex, war profiteering, and the economic effects of disarmament.
146. Economics of Crime (3)
Economic theory of choice and rationality applied to analysis of crime,
focusing on white-collar and corporate crime. Examines costs and benefits
of crime control policies. Economics of participation in crime, law enforcement,
prosecution, and punishment. G.E. Integration ID.
150. Labor Economics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Alternative theories of wages, employment, and
structure of labor market; impact of collective bargaining on level of wages,
employment, and labor's share of national income; history and philosophies
of labor movement; structure and functioning of labor unions.
151. History of Labor in the United States (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Analytical topics from historical viewpoint;
evolution of unions and labor legislation interpreted in terms of economic
theory.
152. Economics of Human Resources (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50 or permission of instructor. Economic theory
of investment in education, job training, and health; economic theories
of discrimination; analysis of earnings differentials for women and ethnic
minorities. Issues discussed include educational choices, affirmative action,
comparable worth, and "manpower" planning policies.
161. Population Economics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Development of an economic framework for studying
components of population growth: fertility, mortality, and migration. Analysis
of relationship between population change and modern economic growth in
both developed and lesser developed nations.
162. Health Economics (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 40. Economic issues associated with the provision of
health care in the U.S. Role of competitive market forces, non-profits,
and government. Separate consideration of physicians, hospitals, insurance,
and drug companies. Comparison to other countries.
165. The Modern American Economy (3)
No prerequisites. Not open to economics majors. Provides an overview of
the major economic forces that shape our everyday experiences by introducing
fundamental economic principles and applying them to the American economy.
Audio-visual materials and computer simulations are presented.
167. Contemporary Socioeconomic Challenges (3)
In-depth analysis and discussion of major socio-economic challenges currently
facing the U.S. Emphasis on understanding basic economic underpinnings of
contemporary policy issues. Analysis of conflicting economic, social, political,
and historical forces which condition and constrain policy implementation.
G.E. Integration ID.
174. Government Regulation of Economic Activity (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Justification for regulation, constitutional
limitations, public utility regulation, regulation of monopoly; competitive
practices; government policy in other areas of economic activity.
176. Economics Themes in Film (3)
Emphasizes economic concepts, issues, and institutions through an integrated
series of classic films, lectures, and discussions. Students will apply
the economic way of thinking to social problems involving such topics as
economic growth, unemployment, income distribution, discrimination, and
the global economy. G.E. Integration ID.
178. International Economics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. International economic relations; problems and
policies in the light of fundamental economic theory.
179. International Political Economy (3)
Problems of economic underdevelopment in the Third World within the context
of the world economy, nature, and function of multinational corporations,
theories of economic imperialism.
180. Comparative Economic Systems (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Comparative study of economic systems of the
modern world; capitalism, socialism, communism, fascism, and the problems
which arise within each.
181. Political Economy of Latin America (3)
Latin America's principal economic problems examined within a historical
and contemporary context. Topics may include Colonialism, Neo-Colonialism,
foreign corporations, debt crises, problems of industrialization, women
and labor, agricultural backwardness, and free trade agreements. Intensive
examination of major nations (particularly Mexico) and of dominant theoretical
interpretations. Theories of development (structuralism, dependency, dualism,
modernization) are integrated into case studies. G.E. Multicultural/International
MI.
182. The Political Economy of China (3)
Prerequisites: upper-division standing and/or permission of instructor.
A survey and analysis of economic development in China and its linkages
with politics, history, society, and foreign policy.
183. Political Economy of the Middle East (3)
Prerequisites: upper-division standing. A survey of historical, social,
cultural, political, and economic development, economic development in the
Middle East. An examination of Western colonial policies, the creation of
modern states and their political and economic policies, the role of religion,
and cultural heritage. G.E. Integration ID.
185. Directed Readings (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50, and permission of instructor. Directed readings
in the literature of economics. Intensive reading of economic literature
on special topics under faculty supervision.
188T. Special Topics (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Consideration of in-depth, special topics in
political economy; systematic, detailed study into issues not possible in
survey courses. Topics vary with the needs and interest of students and
faculty.
189T. Topics in Public Policy (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: ECON 40, 50. Detailed analysis of questions of economic policy.
Areas of investigation include social welfare policy, farm policy, environmental
quality policy, and others. Topics to be varied with the interests and needs
of students and faculty.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
191. Internship in Applied Economics (3; max total 3)
Prerequisite: senior standing, economics major. Supervised experience
in either the private or public sector to provide students an opportunity
to professionally apply economic theory and analysis. CR/NC grading only.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Economics (ECON)
365T. Economics for Teachers (1-6; max total 12)
