TransfermaticECON at Chaffey College

    ECON 4 - Principles of Microeconomics (CCN: ECON C2001)

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    Class Size
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    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Placement Level: Eligibility for MATH-542 (intermediate algebra) or higher-level math course as determined by the Chaffey College placement process.
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2
    Description
    An introductory course using microeconomic models to understand individual decisions by consumers and firms, market outcomes including market failure, elasticity, market structures, labor markets, inequality, and the impact of government policies. Part 2: Additional topics include scarcity; specialization and trade; production and cost theory; factor markets; effects of taxes on individuals and businesses; income distribution and poverty; economics of race, gender, and culture; and market failure. May be offered as an Honors course. Note: ECON C2001 replaced ECON 4 beginning with the fall 2026 term.