ECON C2001 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Recent Professors
    J. Gurtovoy, H. Baldovino, J. Kearns, H. Murata Inouye, R. Bandzak, M. Yin, J. White, L. Arroyo and 2 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    34–45 students
    Difficulty
    5.4Moderateout 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.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    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.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–2:20pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:50pm