ECON 1010 Economics of the Contemporary World

This course takes an issue approach to introductory economics. In particular, it deals with the main economic issues of the contemporary world such as globalization; growth and development; market and government intervention; poverty; unemployment; inflation; protectionism; and financial instability. Particular emphasis will be placed on the connection between economic concepts and real world phenomena coming from both developed and developing countries’ experiences.
Credits: 3.0