Economic Problems & Policy (ECP)

The course examines the sports industry using microeconomic theory as a framework for analysis. Applications economics as they bear upon output markets (owners and communities), labor markets (players), pricing, sports leagues, antitrust, the theory of games, corruption and discrimination will be covered.

This course explores the philosophical underpinnings of capitalist forms of economic organization. It covers the historical foundations of these arguments with special emphasis on utilitarian and moral arguments. Cogent, philosophically-base arguments regarding capitalism and criticisms of those arguments will be covered.

The course will examine the nature and causes of the economic problems of low income groups in developed economies such as the united states. Secondly, the course will examine the relationship between poverty and education and training.

The analysis of labor problems and issues in an economy through the interaction of households, firms, government, and unions to examine theoretically and empirically wage determination, income maintenance programs, labor force, employment, unemployment, functioning of labor markets, and manpower programs.

A study of the economics of natural resources, energy, their uses and their impact upon the environment; utilization of external cost and benefit analysis to study the relationship between natural resource availability and growth; and an examination of alternative strategies and policies in solving the problems of environment quality and resource scarcity.

A study of urban development, location theory, economics of housing, local public finance, and urban problems associated with poverty, racial discrimination, and transportation.

This course introduces the theory and practice of regional economic development. The course will focus on analytical tools coupled with urban and regional economic theories.

Supervised undergraduate study in economic problems and policy under the direction of a faculty member. A prospectus and the product(s) of the completed research undertaken will become a permanent part of the student's file. Not automatically transferable. Consent of the instructor and departmental approval are required.

Topics of current interest in economic problems and policy. The course may also offer advanced versions of courses presently offered. Not automatically transferable.

Economic analysis of natural resource and environmental policies; problems of externalities and market failure, alternative polices for addressing such problems; benefits and costs of alternative policies.

Synthesis and application of economic principles and tools to think critically and strategically in managerial decision-making aimed at promoting profitability and growth that is sustainable and socially responsible. Topics include the fundamentals of business decision making under various market organizations, regulatory constraints, and domestic and international conditions.

Topics of current interest in economics problems and policy. Topics will vary. The course may also be used to offer advanced versions of graduate courses presently offered. Not automatically transferable. Consent of the instructor and/or director of the program is required.