ECON 100      Economics Explained
Everything you need to know about how the economy works and where it's going. This course simplifies and clarifies the vocabularies and concepts used to describe all the important economic phenomenon in our society today: unemployment, trade deficits, government budget deficits or surpluses, inflation, investments, and customer debt. It describes where we've been (economically) and assess the future of the economic system we call capitalism.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 101      Essentials Of American Capitalism
This course represents an overview of the principles of economics and their relation to current economic events. It is designed to meet state requirements for elementary education certification as well as to provide a general introduction to economics for non-business, non-engineering, and non-economics majors. Both macroeconomic and microeconomic issues will be covered. Every semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 150      Introduction To Labor Studies
This interdisciplinary course offered by The Institute for Labor Studies, covers the role of workers and the labor movement in society and the American political and economic system. Students will gain an overview, from a labor viewpoint, of the organization of work and workers, collective bargaining and representation, and labor's rights, roles, and strategies in a democracy and in the global economy. A particular focus will be the image of the working class and organized labor in the media and among public perception. Prerequisite: None Offered: Yearly
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 201      Introduction To Economics I
Economics I deals primarily with macroeconomic or national economic concepts, the economics of the determination of recession, inflation, maintenance of full employment and economic growth, with an emphasis upon the economics of modern Keynesian analyses. It further introduces the economics of Marx and Ayres and discusses relevant and current economic issues. Economics 201 and 202 are prerequisites for all other economics courses except with specific permission of the instructor. Every semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 202      Introduction To Economics II
Economics II deals primarily with microeconomics, firm analysis, the principles of demand, supply, elasticity, price determination, costs, income distribution, market structures, trade, and other related social, economic issues. ECON 201, ECON 202 are prerequisites for all other economics courses except with specific permission of the instructor. Every semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 302      Macroeconomic Analysis
The economic system as a whole and the ways in which its functioning is affected by the behavior of the interdependent sectors of which it is composed. Major factors affecting national income; use of sectoral accounts in analyzing economic prospects. Offered: Every Semester Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 303      Microeconomic Analysis
Functioning of the individual enterprise and households. Problems confronting business enterprises operating under different types of market situations; influence of the prices factors of production on methods of production; effects that changes in income levels and in relative prices have on sales of different types of goods and services. Every semester. Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202 Offered: Every Semester
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 311      Economics for Nonprofit Managers
This course introduces microeconomics to aspiring nonprofit managers. After reviewing the nonprofit organization's role in the U.S. economy, students will learn a variety of tools they can use to weigh alternatives, examine risk, and make organizational decisions. With these tools and a solid introduction to microeconomics, students will be prepared to analyze economic events, predict outcomes, and make sound decisions. Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 314      Race, Class And Gender: Theory, History, And Policy
Analyzes the ways in which race and gender discrimination result in differences in opportunities and outcomes in society. Begins with a historical overview of the origins of modern racism and patriarchy, and their relation to the rise and development of capitalism. Discursive and nondiscursive factors are investigated. Alternative theoretical approaches to understanding the intersections of race, class, and gender are evaluated. Policy debates on issues related to affirmative action, education, welfare, employment, and others are considered. Prerequisite: None Offered: On Demand
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 336      The Kansas City Economy
This course explores the Kansas City economy in depth from both a micro and macro perspective. The macro approach details how important the Kansas City economy is to the state of Missouri, to the US economy, and in the international arena. The micro approach details the contribution of the many different sectors of the KC area to the overall local economy. Prerequisite(s): ECON 100, ECON 201 or ECON 202 Offered: Winter Restrictions: None
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 341      Union Leadership and Administration
This course focuses on the roles and challenges of union leadership in a changing environment. Topics include the union leaders' role as a representative, organizer and educator as well as administrative responsibilities within the union and the relationship with enterprise management in both adversarial and participatory situations. Options for leadership styles and organizational models will be discussed and explored in both theory and practice. Leaders will develop their skills of motivation, speaking, strategic planning and managing complex campaigns and diverse organizations. This course is part of the Certificate Program in Labor Studies and is offered on the University of Missouri Interactive Video Network at UMKC, UMSL, and UMC.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 402      Labor and the Global Political Economy
This course will examine current issues, trends, and developments which are shaping labor in today's global economy. Students will analyze the shifting balance of power between labor and capital, the role of government, and evaluate the strategic options for workers and unions operating in a global environment.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 412      International Trade And Development
This course emphasizes the global allocation of resources and distribution of income in the analysis of economic development and international trade. Major topics include various theories of economic development, comparative advantage, terms of trade, tarriffs, quotas, economic integration and the use of trade to foster economic development. Prerequisite: ECON 100
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 420      Environment, Resources And Economic Growth
This course focuses on the theory and policy issues involved in resource reation and depletion; environmental destruction, preservation and receation; and the interrelation of these problems of and prospects for economic growth. Prerequisite: ECON 202 Offered: On request
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 421      Mathematical Economics
An introduction to mathematical methods as applied to the questions addressed by economists. The principal methods to be applied are matrix algebra and differential calculus in the context of optimization. Other topics may include integral calculus, differential equations, difference equations, or linear and non-linear programming. Prerequisites: ECON 301, ECON 302 and MATH 210
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 435      Public Finance
Problems of public and private sector decision making of revenue-expenditure policies and an examination of the actual legal, political and economic policies for revenues and expenditures of federal, state and local governments. Prerequisite: ECON 302. On request.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 437      State And Local Government Finance
This course investigates the role, problems and relative importance of municipal governments in the United States. Such areas as the demand for public services, tax and expenditure policies, and intergovernmental fiscal relations will be explored in detail. Case studies of state and local governments will be introduced to emphasize the problems and proposed solutions arising in modern municipal governments. Prerequisite: ECON 302. On request.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 458      Urban Economics
An inquiry into the economics of location decisions and the influence of these on urban growth and on the real estate market; the evaluation of urban transportation and other public services; an examination of economic development of ghetto neighborhoods. Prerequisite: ECON 302 or its equivalent, or by special permission of the instructor. On request.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 475      Economics Institutions and Policies
This course focuses on the economic system analysis of labor market phenomena in the context of historical-institutional development and labor market policies, this course is offered winter semester only. Prerequisites: Econ 201 and Econ 202 or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 487      History Of Labor Movements
This course is concerned with the early formation and the transformation of labor unions given the changing American industrial climate. Study will include early union structures, forerunners of modern unions, such as the Knights of Labor, development of the current unions and the potential for union survival in the post-industrial era.
Credits: 3 hours
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