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EC 302 Labor Relations and Public Policy

A balanced approach to labor relations. Topics covered include the evolution of American labor, labor law and public policy, organizing and collective bargaining, wage-benefit and non-wage issues in collective bargaining, contract negotiations, union-management cooperation, contract administration, and special issues in labor relations.

EC 304 Public Finance

Study of the impact of government entities on the U.S. economy. Includes principles and methods of taxation; ex-amination of state, local, and federal expenditure patterns; and public sector decision making and administration.

EC 305 Economics & Strategies of Sports

This course applies economic concepts to help understand the place of professional and collegiate sports in modern society. The course applies microeconomics and behavioral economics to professional sports franchises and leagues, such as the financing of stadiums and player salaries. Analysis of the sports industry will include both private market competition and public laws and subsidies. The class also incudes analysis of cheating and gambling race and gender, coaching and game strategy.

EC 306 Int'l Trade/Global Organization

This is a class in Open Economy Microeconomics. Special emphasis is placed on commercial trade, multinational enterprises, industrial location, piracy, and national sovereignty (e.g. national borders, migration, ecomomic integration and cultural exchange). The course covers selected public policies regarding the abovementioned topics (e.g. tariffs, Immigration restrictions), as well as some historical examples of the development of international trade and global markets.

Prerequisite: EC 201-202.

Fall semester.

EC 309 Financial Markets and Institutions

Theory of money as a medium of exchange; mechanics of deposit creation, the Federal Reserve system and U.S. financial institutions. Monetary theory of the effect of money on the economy as well as monetary policy tools and applications for stabilizing the economy.

EC 389 Special Topic

Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.

EC 393 India: Socioeconomic Issues(GDorND)

One in six individuals is Indian. The socioeconomic status of these individuals is framed by the country's rich traditions and developed through a combination of education, occupation, and income. Students exploring global diversity will examine India's delicate balance between tradition and modernization including globalization's impact on traditional gender roles, the family, and related socioeconomic issues. In this process, students will develop an appreciation of Indian culture and its influence over business relationships. Students exploring national diversity will consider socioeconomic issues experienced by Indians living in the United States along with possible biases faced due to religious or cultural heritage.