ECON 1 - Introduction to Economics

    Recent Professors
    J. White, H. Baldovino, L. Arroyo, A. Casolari, R. Bandzak, M. Coson, J. Kearns, M. Yin and 2 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    5–46 students
    Difficulty
    5.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ECON 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2
    Description
    Provide an overview of basic economic theories and models and apply them to analyze contemporary economic issues. Topics include the U.S. economic system, domestic and international economic issues, e.g. wealth and income distribution, sustainable economic growth, health and health care reform, unemployment, globalization, environmental issues, regulation, deregulation, inflation, interest rates, discrimination, corporations and labor unions and contemporary labor issues.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:50pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–2:20pm