Economists study how society can best use resources such as land, raw materials, capital, and labor. They analyze the relationship between the supply of goods and services and the demand as well as how these goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed. Some economists work on public issues such as the control of inflation, business cycles, un-employment, wage, tax, and tariff policies. Others collect, analyze, and interpret data on a wide variety of economic problems, develop theories to explain causes of these problems, and identify possible solutions.
Economics provides both a general academic experience and professional preparation. The program emphasizes economic analysis, institutions, and policy in America, regional, and urban settings. Economics is designed to facilitate the student’s matriculation to the four-year college or to provide an understanding of the economic world in which we live. Key concepts and methodology for analysis are emphasized.
Career Opportunities
Budget Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Forecaster, Commodity Economist, Commodity Price Forecaster, Economic Analyst, Economic Forecaster, Economist, Industrial Relations Specialist, Investment Analyst
Faculty
Young, Henry
Transfer
• California State University, San Bernardino: Economics major
• University of California, Riverside: Economics major
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Associate Degree
No associate degree is offered with a major in Economics. Economics courses may be used to fulfill requirements for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Liberal Arts as well as Business and Business Administration majors. See degree listings for these programs.
Economics Courses
Introduction of macroeconomic theory analysis with emphasis on concepts related to the global economic systems, production possibilities, supply and demand, international trade, national income, employment, and inflation analysis.Including the study of money creation, banks, and financial institutions. Additionally, the examination of the Classical and Keynesian economic stability models. Finally, discussions and concentration on fiscal and monetary policy, economic growth and economic theories underneath macroeconomic schools of thought.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 Minimum grade C
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Introduction to economic theory and analysis with emphasis on basic concepts, the economics of business organizations and resource allocation, domestic, international, and world economics. Emphasizes Micro-economic Market Structure analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 90 or higher Minimum grade C
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU