This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of economic theory and practice. Students will be exposed to important theories and concepts in both macroeconomics and microeconomics. Students will develop a working definition of economics and are introduced to supply and demand and the economic theories that emanate from it. Students will learn about different forms of economic and political organization, including socialism, capitalism, and communism, and the effects of these systems on economic outcomes and human behaviors. Students will learn about different business models, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. The course explores other important economic concepts including pricing, gross national product, inflation, taxation, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and economic indicators. Students will learn about important economic institutions, like the Federal Reserve System, banks, corporations, and stock exchanges. Students will be expected to use these concepts to examine alternative claims regarding economic policy and business strategy and will be expected to construct analytical arguments based on the use of reasoning and evidence.
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