ECO 212
Computer Applications of Microeconomics


Course Description:
This course introduces the student to computer assisted applications of microeconomic principles. These will include supply and demand, decision-making in input and output markets, and international economics. Microcomputer use will involve graphics based tutorials and simulations. It must be taken in tandem with Economics 202, Principles of Microeconomics.
Econ 212 gives students a "hands on" approach to economics and its application through the use of tutorials and simulations. Additionally, Internet and the World Wide Web will be used as sources of current economic material.
 

SPRING 2005 OUTLINE of TOPICS
DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENT
1-18 Introduction Population Pyramids
1-25 Supply & Demand Supply and Demand
2-1 Marginal Utility
Health Care 
**2-7
Last day for students to submit materials to make up 
                Incomplete Grades from Fall 2004
  
2-8
Elasticity
Controlling Cocaine: Supply vs. Demand 
**2-12
Last day to change to audit (Noon)
Last day to withdraw and have class dropped
from record (Noon)
2-15
 Review 
Make-up Work
2-22
 Market Structures Market Structures
3-1 Costs of Production Capacity Utilization
**3-5
Last Day for Filing Graduation Petitions (Noon)
  
3-8
 Costs of Production 
Costs of Production
**3-12
 College Mid-term 
Last day to withdraw with a "W" 
(No withdrawal after midterm)
3-15
Spring Break
No Classs
3-22 Pure Competition Pure Competition and Maximizing Profit
3-29 Review Make-up Work
4-5 Eco 202 Exam No Class
4-12 Pure Monopoly Price Discrimination
4-19 The Labor Market
International Trade and Exchange		 The Occupational Outlook
International Business Operations
4-26
International Trade and Exchange
Exchange Rates and the Balance of Trade
5-3
 International Trade and Exchange Free Trade Agreements
5-10 Review and Make-up As Needed

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Last updated January 10, 2005

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