Adjunct Professor of Economics
Economics is the inquiry into how societies
organize themselves to provide for the material
needs and wants of their members. Throughout most of
human history, societies provided for the material
needs of their members by hunting and gathering. The
modern market economy is a relatively new
development.
Studies in Economics at CMU focus on assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the modern market economy to provide for the material needs and wants of the world, and also inquires into how Christians should participate in that economy. Studies in economics prepare you for a career in business, financial services, government, and international organizations.
At CMU, you can study Economics as a minor (minimum
18 credit hours) within the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Go here for information about the
requirements of this program
For specific
questions about this program, contact the Program
Advisor.
Find below a list of courses CMU offers in the field of Economics. The introductory courses are offered each year. Other courses are offered occasionally. Students who wish to complete a minor in Economics will go as visiting students to other universities to complete some requirements.
Courses
The following section contains a complete list of courses for its curriculum. For current course listings please see the Course Description section of our website.
ECON-1000/3 Introduction to Macro-economics (Formerly:
22.100/3): An analysis of contemporary economic
institutions and the application of macro-economic theory to
current economic problems. The course will consider
economic theories of the determination of national income,
governmental monetary and fiscal policy, the role of money
and the banking system, international trade and the
determination of foreign exchange rates.
ECON-1010/3 Introduction to Micro-economics (Formerly:
22.101/3): An analysis of contemporary economic
institutions and the application of micro-economic theory to
current economic problems. The course will consider
economic theories of production, consumption and
exchange, price determination and the role of competition.
ECON/IDS-2010/3 Economics of Development (Formerly:
22/30.201/3): This course introduces neoclassical and
alternative economic theories relevant to understanding
various aspects of development: (i) national aspects,
including theories of growth, inequality, labour, and the role
of the state; (ii) international aspects, including theories of
finance, international financial institutions, trade and
globalization; and (iii) sub-national aspects of development,
including theories of growth linkages, micro-credit and
community economic development. Prerequisites: IDS-1020/3
or former IDS-1100/6 or both ECON-1000/3 and 1010/3.
ECON-2400/3 History of Economic Thought— Macroeconomics (Formerly: 22.240/3): An examination of
the development of economic theory from ancient times
until the present. This course will deal with theories of
money, interest, and banking, focusing on the period from
the mid-eighteenth to the early twentieth century.
Prerequisite: ECON-1000/3 or permission of the instructor.
ECON-2410/3 History of Economic Thought— Microeconomics (Formerly: 22.241/3): An examination of the
development of economic theory from ancient times until
the present. This course will deal with theories of private
property, exchange, value, and distribution, focusing on the
period from the mid-eighteenth to the early twentieth
century. Prerequisite: ECON-1010/3 or permission of the
instructor.
ECON-2950/3 Topics in Economics (Formerly: 22.295/3): The
content of this course will vary from year to year, depending
on the needs of students and the interests and availability of
instructors. Prerequisite: ECON-1000/3 or 1010/3.
BUSI/ECON-3500/3 International Business and Economics: This course examines economic theory and its application to
business in an international context. The course will address
social, environmental, ethical and economic issues associated
with international business, including the interaction
between government and business. Prerequisites: Two of
ECON-1000/3, ECON-1010/3, or BUSI-1000/3
ECON-4940/3 Independent Study in Economics (Formerly:
22.494/3): A study in a specific area of Economics under the
direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: ECON-1000/3 and
1010/3; an additional nine credit hours in Economics, and a
minimum of 60 credit hours of post-secondary education.
