Course Description:
This course
presents a survey and analysis of approaches
to economic organization. Key topics include
the elements of economic organization,
comparison of methods of economic
management, the operation of the market
economy, and an overview of the economic
systems of several contemporary nations.
Course Goals and Objectives:
Upon
completion of this course, students will:
1.
Understand economic organization and the
principles and components that make up any
economy.
2. Possess a
framework with which to compare and contrast
economic systems.
3. Address
and explore current shifts in economic
priority among the nations of the world.
4.
Understand the development of the free
enterprise economy in its contrast to
traditional definitions of capitalism.
5. Be aware
of the economic management systems in place
in key world regions and countries. |
