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COURSE SYLLABUS
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BA 210
(Macro and Micro Economics)
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COURSE NUMBER |
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BA 210 |
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MICRO AND MACRO ECONOMICS |
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3 units |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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A survey of economic principles as introductory of economic theory for the non-economics major student. It focuses on the most basic tools in economics and how to apply them to real-world economic issues. The course is divided into two broad segments: microeconomics and macroeconomics. Application of economic policies and economic institutions will be discussed. |
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GENERAL OBJECTIVES |
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a. understand and apply to real world situation relevant to economic principles. b. comprehend the Micro and Macro view of economics. c. gain a wider perspective and available tools for business decisions. |
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COURSE CONTENT:
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1. Nature of Economics |
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2. Demand for Goods and Services |
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3. Supply of Goods and Services |
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4. Cost of Production |
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5. Market Structures and Price |
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6. Factors Market and Income Distribution |
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7. Introduction to Macro Economics |
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8. Foundations of Macroeconomics |
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9. National Income and Growth |
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10. Prices, Money and Banking |
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11. Government Demand, Fiscal Policy and
National Budget |
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12. National Income and External Balance |
ASSESSMENT /
EVALUATION:
Official Examinations
Reports / Reaction Papers
Quizzes
REFERENCES:
Frank, Robert H. Microeconomics and behavior.
Medina, Robert G. Principles of economics.
Arthur O` Sullivan, Survey of Economics, Pearson Prentice Hall , 2002.
Karl E. Case & Ray C. Fair, Principles of Economics, 7th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall,
2002.
McConnell, Campbell R.
Macroeconomics: principles, problems and policies.
McGraw-Hill, c2002.
N. Gregory Mankiw,
Principles of Microeconomics, Second Edition,
Publishers, 2001.
Timothy Tregarthen and Libby Rittenberg, Macroeconomics, Second Edition, Worth
Publishers. 2001