Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026Class Size34–46 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePlacement Level: Eligibility for MATH-542 (intermediate algebra) or higher-level math course as determined by the Chaffey College placement process . Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionAn introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. Part 2: U.S. economic systems and institutions and their origins will be examined including: theories and policies concerning economic growth and development, business cycles, unemployment, full employment, inflation, taxation, deficits, the national debt, public choice, money, banking, interest rates, international trade and finance, and competing economic views (e.g. Classical, New Classical, Keynesian, Monetarism, Sustainable Growth Theories, and Human Scale Economics). Note: ECON C2002 replaced ECON 2 beginning with the fall 2026 term.Usually HeldMon Wed 8:00am–9:50am, Tue Thu 12:30pm–2:20pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:50am 