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This course is a survey of micro and macroeconomic theories applied in the context of healthcare administration. Students will learn foundational concepts and acquire essential tools for evaluating solutions and strategies in healthcare decision making based on a broad range of economic factors. They will examine the impact of monetary, fiscal, and/or economic policy on healthcare public policy and providers from a biblical perspective. Students will apply quantitative analysis tools to the study and practice of healthcare economics.

Discusses the theory of money and banking with specific analysis of the value of money, the nature of inflation, the reappearance of business cycles, and the problem of sound and unsound money. Money supply, interest rates, foreign exchange, and the problems of competition between banking and non-banking financial institutions are examined. Gives credit for majors in Economics or Business. Prerequisite: ECO-211 or ECO-213.

A study of international trade, the international monetary system, and international trade agreements as a means of broadening an understanding of the American economic system within the context of the world economy. Prerequisite: ECO-211 or ECO-213.

An analysis of the derivation of economic doctrines from Smith and Ricardo through Marshall and Schumpeter to Keynes, Galbraith, and Friedman. Includes a critical examination of the theories of mercantilism, physiocracy, classicism, Marxism, neoclassicism, and contemporary economics. Gives credit toward majors in Economics or Religion/Philosophy. Prerequisite: ECO-211 or ECO-213.

An opportunity for advanced students to pursue further study in an economic field of special interest after catalog offerings have been exhausted. Prerequisites: ECO-212, ECO-213 and consent of the Division.

An opportunity for advanced Economics majors to obtain valuable work experience and gain expertise in relating classroom material to actual business endeavor. A professional-quality paper analyzing one or more business applications will be prepared under departmental faculty supervision. May be repeated. Prerequisites: ECO-212, ECO-213 and consent of the Division.

A seminar course intended to develop the senior Economics major's research skills and professional writing skills in anticipation of a major seminar presentation to be delivered publicly the following semester. Prerequisite: Senior status and ECO/POL-322.

A seminar course intended to develop the senior Economics major's professional presentation skills with the preparation and oral presentation of the results of the research in ECO-498 from the previous semester. Prerequisites: Senior status and ECO-498 .