Economics

The letter “C” indicates that the courses are offered through independent learning. The numbers are the same as those used in the general University of South Carolina bulletin. Be sure that you read and understand all policies and procedures before applying for a course.

Current fees are listed HERE.

Courses numbered 100-199 are primarily for freshmen
Courses numbered 200-299 are primarily for sophomores
Courses numbered 300-499 are for upper division undergraduates
Courses numbered 500-699 are senior and professional courses

Courses may be added or canceled at any time.
Contact Distance Education to confirm course availability.

ECON 221 and 222 or ECON 224 are prerequisites to all 300 and 400-level economics courses.

ECON C221 [06]: Principles of Microeconomics - INFO
$375 / 3 credits / 14 assignments / 1 exam
Microeconomic analysis: theory of the firm, cost and output determination, market pricing, theory of consumer and income distribution. Students cannot receive credit for both ECON 221 and 224.
To order materials: MBS Direct in association with the University Bookstore

ECON C222 [04]: Principles of Macroeconomics - INFO
$375 / 3 credits / 14 assignments / 1 exam
(Prereq: ECON 221 or the equivalent) Macroeconomic analysis: basic definitions and concepts, mechanics of pricing and the fundamentals of American capitalism, national income economics, income and employment theory, monetary and fiscal policy, and international economics. Students cannot receive credit for both ECON 222 and 224.
To order materials: MBS Direct in association with the University Bookstore

ECON C224 [01]: Introduction to Economics - INFO
$375 / 3 credits / 14 assignments / 1 exam
Micro and macroeconomic principles of markets, government policy, and household or firm decisionmaking. Credit not granted for both ECON 224 and 221 or 222.
To order materials: MBS Direct in association with the University Bookstore

ECON C301 [05]: Money and Banking - INFO
$375 / 3 credits / 14 assignments / 1 exam
The role of money in the market economy. Commercial banks, the Federal Reserve System, and monetary policy.
To order materials: MBS Direct in association with the University Bookstore

ECON C364 [03]: Financial Institutions - INFO
$375 / 3 credits / 14 assignments / 1 exam
Study of the functions and operations of financial institutions and their relationships to the commercial banking system and the general economy. Attention is devoted to savings institutions, insurance companies, rural and urban real estate credit, consumer credit, and associated topics.
To order materials: MBS Direct in association with the University Bookstore

ECON C379 [02]: Government Policy Toward Business - INFO
$375 / 3 credits / 14 assignments / 1 exam
Analysis of public policy toward business in the United States. Emphasis is on the desirability of various policies in light of their consequences for the general welfare.
To order materials: MBS Direct in association with the University Bookstore

If you have any questions regarding College Independent Learning courses, send e-mail to Carol B. Williams or call 800-922-2577 (in the continental United States) or 803-777-7210.

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