Economics

College of Arts & Sciences

CAS EC 101 B1: Introductory Microeconomics Analysis is FULL

  • Introductory Microeconomic Analysis

    CAS EC 101

    The first semester of a standard two-semester sequence is for those considering further work in management or economics. Coverage includes the economics of households, business firms, and markets; consumer behavior and the demand for commodities; production, costs, and the supply of commodities; price determination; competition and monopoly; efficiency of resource allocation; governmental regulation; income distribution; and poverty. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180

    Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)

    O1 (IND) Arranged
    Benjamin Koskinen
    Online Course
    Meets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates

    Summer 2 (July 1-August 8)

    B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 10 am-12:30 pm
    Wed. 9-10 am
    Location: HAR 304     
    Todd Idson
    B2 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-8:30 pm
    Thurs. 5-6 pm
    Location: MCS B33     
    Tyera Zweygardt
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  • Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis

    CAS EC 102

    The second semester of a standard two-semester sequence is for those considering further work in management or economics. National economic performance; the problems of recession, unemployment, and inflation; money creation; government spending and taxation; economic policies for full employment and price stability; and international trade and payments. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship, and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180

    Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

    B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1-3:30 pm
    Thurs. 3:30-4:30 pm
    Location: EPC 206     
    Panagiotis Vorgias

    Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)

    O2 (IND) Arranged
    Stacey Gelsheimer
    Online Course
    Meets online every Tues & Thurs 1:30-2:30 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates
    For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.

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