Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University

Course Descriptions

Economics (ECON)

ECON 1003. The American Enterprise System. An introductory course providing an overview of the American Free Enterprise System. Introduces the various functional areas of business and the interaction between these areas. Each semester.

ECON 2103. Principles of Microeconomics. An introduction to microeconomic analysis which concentrates on consumer choice, firm production and pricing in different market structures, resource demand, the public sector, and externalities. Each semester.

ECON 2203. Principles of Macroeconomics. Prerequisite: ECON 2103. Methods of economics, performance measures of the economic system, and introduction to macroeconomics. Each semester.

ECON 3093. Managerial Economics. Prerequisites: ECON 2103 and ECON 2203. The course develops those elements of microeconomic theory that deal with the business firm and illustrates the usefulness and application of economic analysis in managerial decisions. Spring semester.

ECON 3983. Business Internship in Economics. Prerequisites: Junior standing and approval of the Internship Committee. A structured field experience relevant to economics. Each internship is designed to provide a representative and meaningful learning experience for the participating student. Each semester.

ECON 4001-3. Special Topics in Economics. A study of a particular topic or topics in the discipline of economics as selected by the instructor. On demand.

ECON 4023. Free Enterprise Studies and Projects. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A classroom and field experience designed to develop and promote an understanding of the principles of free enterprise and their application in a modern economy. Spring semester.

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