TransfermaticECON at Merced College

    ECON C2001 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Recent Professors
    Joel B. Beutel, Caitlin A. Serpa, Letitia Wangoya, Timothy N. McNally, Larry C. Schwendiman, Alex M. Lewis, Jesus G. Ambriz-Sanchez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, 2027S
    Class Size
    46–72 students
    Difficulty
    6.3Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ECON C2001
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018"> Ends Summer 2026. Effective Fall 2026, ECON-C2001 replaces ECON-01. </b></font><br> ECON-01 is an introductory course in microeconomic theories including maximization, benefit verses cost, rational choice, the analysis of demand and supply, the role of price in free markets, consumer behavior, market structure, production cost, competitive business models, and resource pricing. The course examines the nature of production, distribution, market outcomes, and the role of government in the market.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:25pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:55pm, Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Tue Thu 12:35pm–2:00pm