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EC Courses<\/h3>\n\n
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EC-101. Macroeconomic Principles. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nDefinition of economics and its methodology. Scarcity and the resulting macroeconomic problems. Measurement and determination of the level of macroeconomic activity (size and components of GNP, full employment, growth); stabilization problems (unemployment and inflation) and policies. Course Type(s): Core curriculum course.
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EC-102. Microeconomic Principles. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nScarcity and the resulting microeconomic problems. Demand and supply analysis and applications. Production and cost functions. Market structures, industry and firm conduct and performance. Resource markets. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span>.
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EC-251. Intermediate Microeconomics. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe fundamentals of microeconomic theory. Consumer demand theory including the classical utility and indifference curve approach to consumer equilibrium. Firm behavior under various types of market structures. General equilibrium. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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EC-252. Intermediate Macroeconomics. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nModels of national income determination. Inflation, unemployment, and the role of monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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EC-295. Credited Internships. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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EC-300. Quantitative Analysis. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nQuantitative Analysis is intended to provide students with an introduction to the application of statistical concepts involving business, economics, and finance. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span> AND MA-103<\/span> OR MA-106<\/span> OR MA-212<\/span> OR MA-123<\/span> OR MA-143<\/span>.
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EC-301. Economic and Financial Modeling. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course introduces students to the methods and techniques that are used to quantitatively model economic and financial concepts. Prerequisites: EC-300<\/span>.
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EC-303. Economic & Financial Engr W\/ Derivatives. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course discusses financialization and how derivatives, such as forwards, futures, swaps and options, can be designed to facilitate risk management. Additional topics could include various options strategies for hedging\/risk management, binomial options pricing, financial engineering for risk management for Value-at-Risk (VAR), and arbitrage. Prerequisites: EC-301<\/span>.
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EC-324. Poverty & Inequality. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nDescription and anaylsis of the causes, characteristics and consequences of poverty. Links between poverty and inequality. Measurement of the different dimensions of poverty and inequality. Comparative analysis of poverty and inequality across countries. Poverty reduction policies and strategies. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>; Course Type(s): Pluralism, Mission Seminar.
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EC-353. Labor Economics. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nLabor aspects as a factor of production. Concept and changing composition of the labor forces competing theories of wage determination employment insecurity institutional and political developments consequent upon the emergence of the labor force as a separate economic entity. Prerequisites: EC-102<\/span>.
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EC-355. Government and Business. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe nature and scope of the government's antitrust and regulatory policies and the impact of those policies on business and industry. Topics include: the legal basis, limitations, instruments and targets of control benefits versus costs of regulation evaluation of relevant governmental agencies and bodies (FDA, EPA, FCC, SEC, etc.). Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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EC-356. Urban Economics. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nInquiry into the growth and development of urban areas the location, form and structure of cities current urban problems and policies. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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EC-357. Economics of Human Resources. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe economic dimensions of basic decisions made by individuals and families over their life cycles and the policy implications of those choices. Topics include: economic determinants of marriage, family size and migration labor supply and alternatives to working (public assistance or crime) investment in human capital (education, training, health) income inequality, poverty and discrimination. Prerequisites: EC-102<\/span>.
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EC-358. Public Finance. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn analysis of the role of government in the economy. The efficiency and equity of government expenditures and tax programs. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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EC-403. History of Financial & Economic Thought. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course introduces the seminal ideas within the history of financial and economic thought by exploring contributions that span many different traditions made by the giants in this field. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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EC-450. International Trade. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nTrade theories: traditional and modern approaches. International resource allo-cation, trade flows, tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, free-trade agreements, multinational corporations, location theory. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>; Course Type(s): Pluralism.
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EC-452. Economic Development. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nMeasurement and income distribution - obstacles, constraints, factors, and theories of economic development. Aid, planning, and actual experiences. New consideration to the development process. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span> OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
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EC-454. Political Economy of Latin America. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSurvey of historical, cultural and political events. A contemporary study of economic development, debt crisis, trade, financial and stabilization policies. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>; Course Type(s): Oral Communications.
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EC-460. Political Economy - Brazil Travel Course. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course gives students an introduction to the political, economic, and socio-economic events of Brazil from its independence to modern timesthrough an intensive and immersive learning experience. Prerequisites: COMPLETE EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>: Course Type(s): International (Travel).
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EC-494. Sem: Unions & Collective Bargaining. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe nature and economic significance of labor unions in the U.S. Topics include: the historical development of the American labor movement the structure of labor relations collective bargaining procedures and strategies the impact of unions on wages and working conditions. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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EC-496. Capstone Seminar. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis capstone course ties together the various components in the Economic Major as well as prepares graduates for the next level. Students will develop a synthesis production. Should be taken last term senior year. Honors students are not required to take this course. Prerequisites: EC-251<\/span> EC-252<\/span> EC-300<\/span>; Course Type(s): Capstone, Writing Intensive.
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FN Courses<\/h3>\n\n
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FN-295. Credited Internships. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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FN-302. Elements of Econometrics. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe application and limitation of statistical techniques in testing economic and finance theories: simple and multiple regression analysis, time series and cross section analysis, problems encountered in regression such as multicollinearity and serial correlation. Prerequisites: EC-300<\/span>.
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FN-401. Intro to Corporate Financialization. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nProvides the foundation for courses in finance. Topics include: Financial channels and considerations increasingly serving as sources of revenue and strategic governance for traditionally non-financial business enterprises financial statement analysis discounted cash flow and securities valuation concepts of risk and return. Prerequisites: COMPLETE EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span> AND MA-103<\/span> OR MA-106<\/span> OR MA-212<\/span>, MA-123<\/span> OR MA-143<\/span>.
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FN-403. History of Financial & Economic Thought. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course introduces the seminal ideas within the history of financial and economic thought by exploring contributions that span many different traditions made by the giants in this field. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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FN-410. Business Finance. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nProvides the analytical foundation for applied courses in finance, investments, and financial institutions. Topics include: discounted cash flow analysis theory of valuation for corporate securities concepts of risk and rate of return the capital asset pricing model financial forecasting working capital policy. Prerequisites: AC-331<\/span> AC-332<\/span>.
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FN-411. Financial Management. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nBuilds on the conceptual framework developed in FN-401<\/span> or FN-410<\/span>. Topics include: capital budgeting cost of capital, leverage and dividend policy long-term financing decisions involving common stock financing, long-term debt, and corporate restructuring. Prerequisites: FN-401<\/span> OR FN-410<\/span>.
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FN-412. Investment and Portfolio Analysis. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSurvey of the operations of securities markets and the analytical methods and theory underlying the appraisal of corporate stocks and bonds and portfolio selection. Prerequisites: FN-401<\/span> OR FN-410<\/span>.
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FN-415. International Finance. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAnalysis of foreign exchange and foreign exchange markets, balance of payment, disequilibrium and adjustment, exchange risk management and investment decisions. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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FN-416. Ethics in Financial Professions. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course allows students to study systematically situations in finance professions that present ethical issues, focusing on the application of ethical principles to possible conflicts between parties in occupations in which finance professionals work. This course enables students to investigate issues of value in a reasoned and coherent manner in economics and finance. As such, it fulfills the core curriculum requirement for a values course. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> AND EC-102<\/span>; COMPLETE 6 CREDITS: 1 COURSE FROM COURSES PL-130<\/span> PL-140<\/span> AND 1 COURSE FROM COURSES TH-110<\/span> TH-120<\/span>; Course Type(s): Values, Mission Seminar.
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FN-417. Financial Statement Analysis. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCovers the application of analytical tools to general purpose finance statements necessary to evaluate the financial condition of the firm and evaluate the future prospects of the company. The "analyst" can be any of several interested groups: investors, creditors, or other stakeholders such as employees, customers, suppliers and government. Prerequisites: FN-401<\/span>, AC-151<\/span> AND AC-152<\/span> RECOMMENDED OR FN-410<\/span>.
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FN-420. Money Credit and Banking. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAnalysis of money and banking system. The impact of deregulation and the changing nature of the financial system in a domestic and international setting. The structure and role of the Federal Reserve system. Keynesian, monetarist and rational expectations views on money and economic activity. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> EC-102<\/span>.
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FN-490. Current Problems in Finance & Economics. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course examines recent developments in financial markets and practices, such as the growth of private equity and prevalence of stock buybacks. Special attention is paid to the economic consequences of these developments, with effect of finance on industry the main concern. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> AND EC-102<\/span>.
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FN-493. Seminar: Macroeconomic Policy. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCase-study approach to U.S. financial and macroeconomic problems and policies, especially issues in monetary policy, and their international repercussions. The interplay of political institutions and market forces in the shaping of policies toward financial markets and institutions. Prerequisites: EC-101<\/span> AND EC-102<\/span>.
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