This introductory course highlights economic, social, and environmental issues facing society. In addition to covering traditional issues such as markets and prices (microeconomics), government economic management (macroeconomics), and international trade, this course introduces economic content into the analysis of selected topics such as poverty and discrimination, the environment, and the provision of government services. Critiques of conventional economic thought, within the context of systems thinking and ecological economics, are integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: College Math (for degree-seeking students only; there are no prerequisites for certificate students)
Semesters Offered: Fall 2025, Fall 2026
Credits: 3
Degree Level: Certificate