Economics
Economics
Program Purpose: Students who complete Economics courses will apply essential domestic and global economic principles by analyzing the individual economic behavior of consumers, producers, and at the highest level, individual industries. Students will analyze the major debates on taxes and government spending and recognize the implications of economic behavior in business cycles, explaining the interaction of money, banking and the Federal Reserve on the economy.
The major in economics leads to careers in business or government and offers repeated valuable preparation for various professions including economics, finance, business, law and government. The study of Economics provides the opportunity to build a solid foundation for graduate study in many subjects. In this deep and broad discipline, our Moorpark College Economics faculty members focus on two essential objectives in teaching. First, to educate students in basic economic principles so that they can effectively understand public and private issues. Second, to offer fundamental training for those students who wish to use these essential logic and thinking skills of Economics as a tool to advance their careers.
Transfer Information
Students planning to transfer need to consult with a counselor, prepare a Student Education Plan, and take advantage of support services available in the University Transfer Center located in Fountain Hall, (805) 378-1536. Transfer students interested in specializing in Economics who wish to qualify for an Associate in Arts Degree could explore Business as a possible major. See General Education Degree Requirements and Transfer Information.
NOTE: Some courses may have credit limitations. Refer to the Credit Limitations and the UC Transfer Course Agreement page for details.
Provides on-the-job learning to develop effective work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in paid or unpaid work experience that are related to the discipline. Involves the development and documentation of learning objectives and the completion of a paper, presentation, and/or project. Includes both workplace supervisor and faculty adviser feedback and/or written evaluations.
Surveys the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach. Includes the development of business cycles, trade, banks in the new nation, manufacturing, tariffs, slavery, big business, labor, government regulation and deregulation leading to a modern industrial nation.
An introductory course using microeconomic models to understand individual decisions by consumers and firms, market outcomes including market failure, elasticity, market structures, labor markets, inequality, and the impact of government policies. Part 2 Introduces the student to the functioning of the market mechanism, its strengths and weaknesses, and to the role of the consumer and the producer in the modern global economy. Examines the behavior of the consumer, and that of the profit-maximizing firm in regard to cost, price and output, within varying levels of competition, and government regulations.
An introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. Part 2 Introduces the student to the functioning of the national economy in a global environment, its economic institutions, and to the issues of economic policy related to levels of employment, prices, economic growth, national income accounting and international trade and exchange rates. Examines alternate economic systems, the interplay between the government and the private sector, and the determination of public policy.
An introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. This is an honors course. Introduces the student to the functioning of the national economy in a global environment, its economic institutions, and to the issues of economic policy related to levels of employment, prices, economic growth, national income accounting and international trade and exchange rates. Examines alternate economic systems, the interplay between the government and the private sector, and the determination of public policy. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and innovative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and policy implementations and enrichment opportunities.