ECON G170 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Recent Professors
    Jennifer Bailly, Herman Singh, Brydey Redmon, Michael Hamilton, Jongwook Won, Andrew Flores, Harvey Baldovino
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course taught at the level of intermediate algebra or appropriate math placement.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Formerly: ECON G180 Principles of Micro Economics This course offers an introduction to the concepts and tools of economic analysis. The course studies economic theory of scarcity, resource allocation, price theory, supply and demand, costs of production, and analysis of individual and firm behavior in markets. Topics include the effect of competition on markets, the causes of market failure, and impact of government policies on market outcomes. C-ID: ECON 201.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:55am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:55am