Discuss and study macroeconomic issues and models of aggregate economic analysis with emphasis on income, expenditures, fiscal and monetary policy, employment, inflation and growth.
Supply and demand, consumer utility, production and costs, perfect competition, pure monopoly, resource allocation, public goods, income distribution and economic regulation.
The study of monetary theory, monetary policy, money, banking and the Federal Reserve System.
Study the determinants of aggregate demand, aggregate supply, employment, macroeconomic objectives and policies.
Study of heterodox economic theory as pertaining to the economic status of women and men, the institutions that have affected their economic relative status, and probable impacts of traditional economic definitions and practices on the relative status of women and other minority groups.
The theory of consumer choice, of the business firm and resource allocation.
This course will give an in-depth understanding of how to apply economics to decisions faced by today's growing number of business enterprises. Focus is on Colorado's new enterprises.
Examine labor movements, development of labor laws and policy, economics of labor markets and employment.
This course covers the fundamental concepts, theories, and applications of behavioral and experimental economics to understand how economic decisions are made and the mechanisms that drive public choice.
Students will examine the strengths and weaknesses of economic theory in analyzing the seriousness of resource and environmental issues facing society.
Government financing at federal, state and local levels as reflected in expenditures, revenues and debt.
Examine theories of international trade and the impact of trade policies on income and employment. Explores the international financial system, including exchange rates and capital flow.
This course will employ various economic models, theories, and concepts to study religious beliefs and institutions. The primary focus will be on Christianity and the changing religious landscape in the United States.
Examination of economic principles governing water planning, development and law. Discussion of supply and demand, quality and political issues. Relationship to Colorado and local situation.
Analyze the theory, processes and history of economic growth and development, emphasizing resource use and productivity in less developed areas.
Review the historical changes in United States economic institutions. Assess United States history based on macroeconomic and microeconomic pressures. Emphasis is on post-Civil War period.
Students study economic problems relevant to urban areas including land use, housing and poverty, and the role of the private and public sector in resolving these problems.
Trace the evolution of economic thinking from 17th century to modern day. See roles played by certain schools of economic thinkers, the genesis of their ideas and their contributions.
Theoretical and empirical study of the structure, organization and conduct of firms on economic performance and welfare.
This course examines the dominant trends and challenges affecting energy systems and policy around the world, including the evolution and economics of fossil fuels, alternative energy technologies, and clean energy policies.
Use case studies to explore a general overview of commerce, economics, and business as it relates to the environment and human interaction.
This course explores various topics in economics.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Estimating statistical regression models of economic relationships; treatment of special problems that may arise in analysis of economic data.
Apply economic theory, research methodologies, and modeling techniques to the analysis of current issues facing society.
Internships in the public and private sectors to provide students with professional experience.
GPA-2.5