Studies the behavior and interaction of fundamental decision-making units in an economy, especially consumers and business firms. Applies such economic principles as scarcity, supply and demand, and elasticity to a variety of social issues. Topics include the resource allocation problems of households and business firms, economic theories of social problems (such as crime, divorce, and discrimination), and the economic implications of government policies affecting the environment, the workplace, and industrial organization. No credit for students who have received credit for ECON 402.
Section Comments: Meets in class and online
Equivalent(s): ECN 412W, ECON 402, ECON 402H, EREC 411, RECO 411
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Colleges not allowed in section: Paul College of Business&Econ
Attributes: Social Science (Discovery), Online with some campus visits, EUNH
Instructors: STAFF