Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size32–85 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteCourse taught at the level of elementary algebra or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D2DescriptionAn 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. This course introduces the student to the functioning of the national economy in a global environment, its economic institutions, and to the issues of economic policy related to levels of employment, prices, economic growth, national income accounting and international trade and exchange rates. It examines alternate economic systems, the interplay between the government and the private sector, and the determination of public policy. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and the regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P".Usually HeldTue 10:30am–11:45am 