Involves comparison of economies that are strongly market-oriented versus centrally planned economies, with discussions of intermediate cases. Contemporary criticisms of the U.S. economy are also discussed. On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr. Junior standing and as determined for each offering.
Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material.
Offers students the opportunity to use training in price theory by focusing on issues concerned with public policy toward business. The subject matter should appeal to students in pre-law and business as well as economic majors. Senior capstone course. Applied welfare economics and methods and criteria for evaluating benefits and costs of public policies and investment. Applications include environmental and natural resource issues.