Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about allocating resources in a world of scarcity. This field examines the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, providing insights into how societies balance needs and desires with limited resources. By exploring core topics such as markets, trade, financial systems, and public policy, the Economics curriculum seeks to develop an understanding of the mechanisms that drive economic activity, influence financial stability, and shape global interactions. Through courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, development, finance, and environmental economics, students will gain a comprehensive view of economic principles and the interconnectedness of economic factors. This curriculum is designed to foster curiosity about economic systems and encourage students to think critically about the role of economics in addressing societal challenges and fostering sustainable growth.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of economics, including key concepts such as supply and demand, markets, production, and consumption. Students will gain an understanding of how economic decisions are made and how ma…This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of economics, including key concepts such as supply and demand, markets, production, and consumption. Students will gain an understanding of how economic decisions are made and how markets function to allocate resources efficiently.
This course delves into the principles of microeconomics, focusing on the behavior of individuals and firms in decision-making processes. Topics include consumer behavior, firm production, market structures, and price mechanisms. Students will learn …This course delves into the principles of microeconomics, focusing on the behavior of individuals and firms in decision-making processes. Topics include consumer behavior, firm production, market structures, and price mechanisms. Students will learn how individual choices affect supply, demand, and resource allocation in specific markets.
This course covers the fundamentals of macroeconomics, focusing on the economy as a whole. Topics include gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, unemployment, and fiscal and monetary policy. Students will learn about the factors that influence econ…This course covers the fundamentals of macroeconomics, focusing on the economy as a whole. Topics include gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, unemployment, and fiscal and monetary policy. Students will learn about the factors that influence economic growth and the policies that governments use to stabilize the economy.
This course explores the economic interactions between countries, including trade, investment, and currency exchange. Topics cover theories of trade, international finance, globalization, and the impact of policies like tariffs and trade agreements. …This course explores the economic interactions between countries, including trade, investment, and currency exchange. Topics cover theories of trade, international finance, globalization, and the impact of policies like tariffs and trade agreements. Students will gain insights into how countries are interconnected in the global economy.
This course examines the economic challenges and opportunities in developing countries. Topics include poverty, inequality, economic growth, and development policies. Students will explore factors that influence development, such as education, health…This course examines the economic challenges and opportunities in developing countries. Topics include poverty, inequality, economic growth, and development policies. Students will explore factors that influence development, such as education, health, infrastructure, and institutions, and discuss strategies for poverty reduction and sustainable development.
This course explores how psychological factors and cognitive biases affect economic decision-making. Topics include heuristics, prospect theory, loss aversion, and the influence of social and emotional factors on economic behavior. Students will lear…This course explores how psychological factors and cognitive biases affect economic decision-making. Topics include heuristics, prospect theory, loss aversion, and the influence of social and emotional factors on economic behavior. Students will learn how human behavior often deviates from rational choice theory and how this impacts markets and policy.
This course examines the relationship between economic activity and the environment, focusing on resource management, environmental policy, and sustainability. Topics include externalities, public goods, pollution control, and the economics of climat…This course examines the relationship between economic activity and the environment, focusing on resource management, environmental policy, and sustainability. Topics include externalities, public goods, pollution control, and the economics of climate change. Students will learn how economic tools can address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
This course explores the dynamics of labor markets, examining topics such as employment, wages, labor productivity, and the effects of labor policies. Students will learn about factors influencing labor supply and demand, wage determination, and the …This course explores the dynamics of labor markets, examining topics such as employment, wages, labor productivity, and the effects of labor policies. Students will learn about factors influencing labor supply and demand, wage determination, and the role of unions and minimum wage laws in shaping labor outcomes.
This course examines the role of government in the economy, focusing on taxation, public spending, and the provision of public goods. Topics include the effects of taxes on behavior, government budgets, welfare economics, and policies aimed at reduci…This course examines the role of government in the economy, focusing on taxation, public spending, and the provision of public goods. Topics include the effects of taxes on behavior, government budgets, welfare economics, and policies aimed at reducing inequality. Students will explore how public policies influence economic efficiency and equity.
This course explores the principles of financial economics, focusing on financial markets, asset pricing, risk management, and investment strategies. Topics include stock markets, bonds, portfolio theory, and the role of financial institutions. Stude…This course explores the principles of financial economics, focusing on financial markets, asset pricing, risk management, and investment strategies. Topics include stock markets, bonds, portfolio theory, and the role of financial institutions. Students will learn how financial decisions impact both individuals and the broader economy.