Economics Courses

An introduction to the total level of economic activity: the rate of production and income. Topics include inflation, unemployment, government spending and fiscal policy, incomes policy, the banking system and monetary policy, and international economics.

An introduction to how prices are determined. Topics include how prices are set in markets of varying degrees of competition; how income is determined: wages and salaries, rent, interest, and profits; unions; environmental problems; wealth and poverty in the United States of America; and non-market economic systems.

A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently in the curriculum at ECC.