Economics
Principles of Economics - Macro
ECON111
An introduction to the basic principles of economics, with emphasis upon macroeconomic theory and analysis. Among topics considered are the scope and nature of economics, ideology and structure of the American economy, national income and employment theory, business fluctuations, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies, and economic growth.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Principles of Economics - Macro (Honors section)
ECON111H
An introduction to the basic principles of economics, with emphasis upon macroeconomic theory and analysis. Among topics considered are the scope and nature of economics, ideology and structure of the American economy, national income and employment theory, business fluctuations, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies, and economic growth.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors@Bucks program.
Corequisite: None
Principles of Economics - Micro
ECON112
Students study basic economic principles with particular emphasis upon microeconomic theory and problems. Among topics considered are the economics of the firm, the price system and resource allocation, the distribution of income, domestic economic problems, international trade, economic development, and comparative economic systems.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Current Economic Issues
ECON120
An introduction to the application of economic analysis to current economic problems and the consideration of policy alternatives. This course investigates the role of the U.S. Government in the economy in pursuit of economic and social goals.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Labor Relations
ECON130
A study of labor-management relations in the United States, with an emphasis on current collective bargaining issues and procedures. The interaction of labor and management organizations will be analyzed within the context of the legal, economic, and structural environments in which they operate.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None