UW Oshkosh College of Business

Current Undergraduates

Economics Course Descriptions & Syllabi 300-500 Level

ECON 305	Money and Banking (SS)	3 units
Monetary systems and monetary policy; emphasis on the American banking system and the Federal Reserve System. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208, with an average grade of C or better.

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Fall 2006
Burnett

Spring 2007
Gunderson

Fall 2007
Burnett

Spring 2008
Gunderson

ECON 307	Discrim Gender Econ (ES) (SS)	3 units
Analysis of the experiences of women and ethnic minorities in the economy, extending the traditional interpretations of economic issues to the unique experiences of these groups. Economic tools will be developed, and then applied to such topics as Comparable Worth, Wage Determination, Occupational Choice and Segregation, Poverty, and the Criminal Justice System. Prerequisite: Economics 106, 206 or 208. Cross-listed: Economics 307/Women's Studies 307. Students may receive credit for only one of the two cross-listed courses.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group

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Fall 2006
Burnett

Spring 2007
Burnett

Fall 2007
Burnett

Spring 2008
Burnett

ECON 309	Marxian Economics (SS)	3 units
A survey of the economic writings of Karl Marx and some of thFederal Income Taxatione current literature influenced by Marx. Prerequisite: Junior standing and Economics 106, 206 or 208.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Junior standing and Economics 106, 206 or 208.

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ECON 319	Econ Less Dvlpd Ctry (NW) (SS)	3 units
Economic and institutional conditions of less developed countries; ideas and performance records of promoting socio-economic development. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208, with an average grade of C or better.

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Fall 2006
Hussain

Fall 2007
Hussain
McGee (Interim)

ECON 321	Labor Economics (SS)	3 units
Analysis of the economy's labor resource. Major topics include labor markets, workforce programs, economic security arrangements, the labor movement, and collective bargaining. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209. 321/521
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208, with an average grade of C or better.

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Fall 2006
Robson

ECON 329	Intrmd Micro Theory (SS)	3 units
Theory of demand; pricing and output; allocation of resources; income distribution. Prerequisite: Mathematics 171 or both Mathematics 204 and 206, and a grade of C or better in Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group

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Fall 2006
Haley
Johnson

Spring 2007
Haley

Fall 2007
Kovzik
McGee

Spring 2008
Kovzik

ECON 331	Intrmd Macro Theory (SS)	3 units
Fundamentals of national income and product accounting; theory of the determination of income, output, employment, interest rate and price level; survey of economic growth models; application of fiscal and monetary policy. Prerequisite: Mathematics 171 or Mathematics 204 and 206, and a grade of C or better in Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group

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Fall 2006
Grunloh

Spring 2007
Grunloh
VanScyoc

Fall 2007
Grunloh

Spring 2008
Grunloh
VanScyoc

ECON 339	Urban/Regional Econ (SS)	3 units
Location theory of economic activities; economics of urban sites and regions; analysis of urban-regional problems and policies. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209. 339/539
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208, with an average grade of C or better.

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Fall 2007
Gunderson

ECON 340	Economics of Sports (SS)	3 units
The purpose of this class is to familiarize students with basic economic concepts as they pertain to the economics of sports. Students will explore selected aspects of the sports business and be able to evaluate analytical arguments based on economic models as they pertain to sports issues. An emphasis will be placed on such topics as demand, cost, franchising, stadium attendance/finance, and labor markets. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 with a grade of C or better. For graduate level, consent of instructor. ry of demand; pricing and output; allocation of resources; income distribution. Prerequisite: Mathematics 171 or both Mathematics 204 and 206, and a grade of C or better in Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisite: Economics 204 or 209 and 206 or 208.

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Fall 2006
VanScyoc

Fall 2007
VanScyoc

ECON 355	Natural Res Econ (SS)	3 units
An application of microeconomic principles to optimum use of land, water, energy, and other more specific resources. Alternative public policies are evaluated for the solution of resource allocation problems. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208, with an average grade of C or better

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Spring 2008
Haley

ECON 356	Econ of Food Prod (SS)	3 units
Trends in agricultural production and prices; nature of agricultural markets and the implications for current and future food supply problems in the United States and the world. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208, with an average grade of C or better

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ECON 360	Environ Econ Policy (SS)	3 units
A study of environmental problems and their causes in a free market context. Economic policy alternatives are evaluated for solving pollution and other environmental problems. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208, with an average grade of C or better

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Spring 2007
Haley

ECON 363	Growth & Dev of US (SS)	3 units
Development of the United States economy, from its English origins to present time. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209. .
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208, with an average grade of C or better

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ECON 368	Health Care Econ (SS)	3 units
A study of the economic structure of the health care industry and health care problems in the United States. Emphasis on the delivery and pricing of health care as well as alternative public policies dealing with cost and distribution problems. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208. 368/568 .
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 206 or 208

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ECON 380	Internship (SS)	1 units min / 6 units max
A combination of individually guided study in economics and applied economic analysis in an internship experience. Prerequisite: Application and consent of department chair.
Course Component Field Studies	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group

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ECON 390	Transport Econ (SS)	3 units
Analysis of organizational structures, operational characteristics, and managerial policies of railroads, motor carriers, domestic barge lines, airlines, and pipe lines. Emphasis on rates, services and public regulation. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better

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ECON 399	Special Topics: Econ (SS)	3 units
The study of a current topic of Economic interest, not normally covered in our curriculum. Course details will be available in the department office.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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Economics 400 - 500

ECON 403	Public Sector Ec (SS)	3 units
Economics of federal, state and local governments; analysis of the effects of expenditures, taxes and subsidies; intergovernmental fiscal relations; efficiency and decision making in the public sector. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better. 403/603
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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Spring 2007
McGee

Spring 2008
McGee

ECON 409	Hist Econ Thought (SS)	3 units
Development of economic ideas from early mercantilistic thought through the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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Fall 2007
VanScyoc

ECON 410	Interntnl Capital Markets (SS)	3 units
This course analyzes the economic issues and impacts of capital movements among nations. These issues include: open macroeconomic theory and policy, capital account imbalances, financial crises, exchange rate volatility, foreign direct investment, capital controls, monetary standards, emerging country impacts of capital mobility, monetary unions, and international regulatory regimes. Prerequisites: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of (C) or better.

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Spring 2008
Gunderson

ECON 420	Inter Fin & Trade (SS)	3 units
Discussion of the international monetary system includes the balance of payments, exchange markets and the domestic monetary policy implications of an open economy. The international trade portion presents the theory of free trade, impact of trade barriers and international trade organization. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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Fall 2006
Hussain

Spring 2007
Hussain

Fall 2007
Hussain

Spring 2008
Hussain
Robson

ECON 421	H:Intl Fin & Trade (SS)	3 units
Analysis of international trade, including the theory of free trade, the impact of trade barriers, and international organizations. Analysis of international finance system, including the balance of payments, exchange markets, and macroeconomic policy in an open economy. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better. In addition, students are expected to be familiar with high school algebra and geometry because graphical analysis is very important in presenting and understanding the subject matter involved.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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ECON 426	Economic of Latin America (SS)	3 units
This course analyzes the economic issues surrounding the economic policies and economic development of Latin American countries. We will examine the persistent barriers to economic development in Latin America, as well as the occasional success stories. Economic principles will be used to understand the root balance of payments difficulties, exchange rate and debt crises, hyperinflation, dollarization, and geographical and income inequalities throughout the region. Also, the course will evaluate Latin American development policies ranging from the import-substituting industrialization policies of the 1950's to 1970's to the market-oriented reforms of the 1980's to the present. Aid policies and international monetary institution advice and plans will be examined. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group

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Fall 2007
McGee (Interim)

ECON 427	Econ /Soc Dev of Great Britain	3 units
This course analyzes the economic issues surrounding the economic and social development of Great Britain, focusing mainly on the areas England and Scotland. We will examine the historic perspectives of development and how those processes still affect current day economic life in the region. Our analysis will intertwine the history of both the social and economic, using economic principles to understand the current standard of living. We will begin our study with the ancient peoples of the area, from earliest times through the Roman occupation, the middle ages, the industrial revolution, and onward to the modern day. Prerequisites: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group

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ECON 428	Econ of European Integration	3 units
This course covers the evolution of modern economic growth and development in Europe, emphasizing institutional change. Topics will be chosen to illustrate how theoretical frameworks are essential for understanding and evaluating both the past and the past's connections to the present and future. Prerequisites: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group

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ECON 433	Managerial Econ (SS)	3 units
This course draws heavily on marginal economic analysis, quantitative optimization techniques, and statistical procedures to help management achieve established objectives. Management objectives are studied in a framework of short run profit maximization as well as in a long run framework. This long run theory of behavior encompasses a time dimension where the primary goal of a manager becomes wealth maximization rather than short run profit maximization. Finally, an important element in the class is the relationship between the firm and society. Managerial Economics clarifies the role firms play in society and identifies means of increasing their benefits to society. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 210.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites (starting Spring 2009): Economics 204 or 209; Economics 206 or 208; and Economics 210 or Math 301, with a grade of C or better in each class. (Prior to Spring 2009: Economics 206 or 208 and 210)

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Spring 2007
VanScyoc

ECON 436	Econ Bus Statistics (SS)	3 units
An evaluation of existing and experimental economic systems in Europe, United States of America, transition economics, China and the Third World for their potential to meet anticipated future economic problems. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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Spring 2007
Kovzik

ECON 437	Macroeconomic Forecasting and Policy Development	1.5 units
In this course students will learn how to forecast macroeconomic conditions. In doing so, students will examine how consumer and business practices affect, and are in turn affected by, the current conditions and outlook for the US economy. Student will learn basic forecasting statistical skills. Students will analyze how the government's monetary, fiscal, and trade policies affect, and are affected by, macroeconomic conditions. Students will study how monetary policy practices and government decision-making is base don such macroeconomic forecasts. As a team, the students will present a recommended macroeconomic poilcy to a board of economists at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites (starting Spring 2009): Economics 204 or 209; Economics 206 or 208; and Economics 210 or Math 301, with a grade of C or better in each class. Application and consent of Economics Faculty (Prerequisites prior to Spring 2009: ECON 204, 206 and 210)

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Spring 2007
Kovzik

Fall 2007
Johnson

ECON 446	Independent Study (SS)	1 units min / 3 units max
See Independent Study under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better and completion of required courses for a major or minor in economics and consent of department chair.
Course Component Independent Study	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group

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ECON 456	Related Readings (SS)	1 units min / 3 units max
See Related Readings under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better and consent of department chair.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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ECON 466	Econ Bus Statistics (SS)	3 units
Regulatory and promotional policies and programs of the Federal Government affecting the operation of the market system. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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ECON 471	Intro Math Econ (SS)	3 units
The application of mathematical tools to economics with emphasis on the description and use of the tools; mathematical models of decision making and optimization. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better. 471/671
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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Spring 2008
McGee

ECON 473 / 673	Econometric Methods (SS)	3 units
An introduction to the statistical regression techniques widely used by researchers in Economics and Business Finance. Single and multiple regression of time-series and cross sectional data. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 and Economics 210 with grade of C or better. 473/673
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites (starting Spring 2009): Economics 204 or 209; Economics 206 or 208; and Economics 210 or Math 301, with a grade of C or better in each class. (prior to Spring 2009: Economics 206 or 208 and 207 or 209 and economics 210 with a grade of "C" or better)

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Fall 2006
McGee
VanScyoc

Spring 2007
Johnson

Fall 2007
Johnson
VanScyoc

Spring 2008
Johnson

ECON 474	Honors: Thesis (SS)	1 units min / 6 units max
Honors thesis projects include any advanced independent endeavor in the student's major field of study e.g. a written thesis, scientific experiment or research project, or creative arts exhibit or production. Proposals (attached to Independent Study contract) must show clear promise of honors level work and be approved by a faculty sponsor. Course title for transcript will be 'Honors Thesis.' Completed projects will be announced and presented to interested students and faculty. Prerequisite: University Honors status and junior standing. Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better. Maximum of 6 units (crs.).
Course Component Independent Study	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: University Honors status and junior standing. Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of "C" or better. Maximum of 6 units (crs.)

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ECON 499	Sen Sem in Econ (SS)	3 units
A seminar in applied economics which focuses on selected current economic problems. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better, Economics 329 and Economics 331.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisites: Economics 204 or 209 and Economics 206 or 208 and Economics 229 and 331 with a grade of "C" or better.

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ECON 521	Labor Economics	3 units
Analysis of the economy's labor resource. Major topics include labor markets, economic security arrangements, the labor movement, and collective bargaining. Prerequisite: Economics 206, 208 or consent of instructor. 321/521
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisite: Economics 206, 208 or consent of instructor. 321/521

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ECON 539	Ec/Urb Areas & Reg	3 units
Location theory of economic activities; economics of urban places and regions; analysis of urban-regional problems and policies. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208, and Economics 204 or 209, or consent of instructor. 339/539
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208, and Economics 204 or 209, or consent of instructor. 339/539

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ECON 540	Econ of Sports	3 units
The purpose of this class is to familiarize students with basic economic concepts as they pertain to the economics of sports. Students will explore selected aspects of the sports business and be able to evaluate analytical arguments based on economic models as they pertain to sports issues. An emphasis will be placed on such topics as demand, cost, franchising, stadium attendance/finance, and labor markets. Prerequisite: Economics 206 or 208 with a grade of C or better. For graduate level, consent of instructor.
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group

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ECON 568	Health Care Econ	3 units
A study of the economic structure and problems of health care in the United States. Emphasis on the delivery and pricing of health care and the development of programs to deal with the present 'Health Care Crisis.' Prerequisite: Economics 206, 208 or consent of instructor. 368/568
Course Component Lecture	Required
Enrollment Requirement Group