Recent SemestersSummer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size25–45 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteEnrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an elementary algebra course. It is also advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2DescriptionThis introductory course has students learn to analyze and describe the performance and policies of national economic systems, with particular emphasis on the U.S. economy. The course is intended for economics or business majors and also satisfies General Education (GE) requirements. Topics include production possibilities and tradeoffs; comparative economic systems; the functions of government; national income and employment; business cycles; money and banking; monetary and fiscal policy; comparative advantage and trade policy; economic growth and stability; and income distribution and poverty.Usually HeldMon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:25am 