Open seats in Econ 1 and 2: Introduction to Economics
The economics department has open and available seats in Econ 1 and 2 for spring 2017. These seats are available to all students especially freshman in their second semester. Below are course descriptions. The courses are very similar however, Econ 2 has more lecture. Econ 1 will be taught by Professor Moretti, and Econ 2 will be team taught by Professors David and Christina Romer. ECON 1 Introduction to Economics 4 Units A survey of economics designed to give an overview of the field. Rules & Requirements Credit Restrictions: Students will receive 2 units of credit for 1 after taking Economics 3 or Environmental Economics and Policy 1; no credit after taking Economics 2. ECON 2 Introduction to Economics--Lecture Format 4 Units The course provides a survey of economics principles and methods. It covers both microeconomics, the study of consumer choice, firm behavior, and market interaction, and ...