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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECON 101: Introduction to Economics

5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course introduces students to the study of Economics. Students will explore the most common principles associated with microeconomics and macroeconomics, the main fields of economics. These principles may include supply and demand, factors of production, economic growth, competitive models, unemployment, inflation, and economic policy. Students will utilize these principles to examine economic issues found in current economic events, and apply economic reasoning to understand our federal, state, and local economies.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  or successful completion of BA 138  with a grade of C or better and eligibility for MATH 085  or successful completion of BA 115  with a grade of C or better.
Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences