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Undergraduate Courses

To find out if these courses are in the schedule for upcoming semester, check the Registrar's course listings.

ECO 203 Introductory Microeconomics (3) I, II, S

Nature of economics and the economic problem. Principles and problems of resource allocation and income distribution in a market economy with special reference to the American economic system; basic microeconomics of the household, firm and product and factor markets. Open to all students who have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours of college credit.

Link to Dr. Knudsen's section:  http://cobweb.creighton.edu/knudsen/microf99.htm

Link to Dr. Fitzsimmons' section:
http://cobweb.creighton.edu/eco203

ECO 205 Introductory Macroeconomics (3) I, II, S

Microeconomics versus macroeconomics; major macroeconomic problems in an open economy. Measurement, analysis, and control of the overall levels of income, production, employment, and prices with a focus on the modern U.S. economy; monetary, fiscal and related policies for economic growth and stability. P: ECO 203.

Link to Dr. Knudsen's section:  http://cobweb.creighton.edu/knudsen/macro98.htm

ECO 277 American Economic History (3) I, II

History and development of the U.S. economy from its European origins to modern times examined in light of basic economic concepts and principles.

ECO 301 Economic Analysis and Policy (3) I or II

Intensive survey of selected microeconomic and macroeconomic principles and policies. P: Open to juniors and seniors in Arts and Sciences and students in degree programs above the bachelor's level who do not have college credit in economics. May not be used to meet requirement for the major in economics.

ECO 303 Intermediate Microeconomics (3) I, II

Further analysis of resource allocation and income distribution. The individual household and market demand; market supply and production/cost relationships. Price and output decisions of firms in different types of market structures; factor market relationships. General equilibrium analysis and welfare economics. P: ECO 205; MTH 141 or 245; Jr. stdg.

ECO 305 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3) I, II

Further analysis of the measurement, determination, and control of national income and product and the aggregate levels of employment and prices; problems of, and policies for, economic growth and stability. Students are advised not to take this course concurrently with ECO 315. P: ECO 205; Jr. stdg.

ECO 315 Money and the Financial System (3) I, II, S

Analysis of the functions of money; U.S. monetary and banking system and the role of financial markets; monetary policy, price level, interest rates, national income, international finance, and integration with fiscal policy. Students are advised not to take this course concurrently with ECO 305. P: ECO 205; Jr. stdg.

Link to ECO315:  http://cobweb.creighton.edu/jphillips/eco315.htm

ECO 318 Economics of Public Finance (3) I or II

Theoretical and applied aspects of public budgetary management. Public budgets and their relation to the overall level of economic activity, resource allocation, and income distribution. P: ECO 205; Jr. stdg.

ECO 353 Environmental Economics (3) I or II (Same as EVS 353)

The application of economic analysis to environmental issues. Emphasis on global environmental problems and policies and environmental problems and policies that are common to all nations. This course is not open to Economics majors or students registered in the College of Business Administration. P: Jr. stdg.

ECO 403 Managerial Economics (3) I or II

Applied microeconomic theory with focus on theoretical and empirical models of business firm behavior. P: ECO 205; Jr. stdg.

ECO 408 Current Issues in Social Economics and Political Economy (3) II

Selective examination of current socioeconomic problems confronting both developed and developing countries and the world at large in light of the major politico-economic philosophies of the day. P: ECO 205 or 301; Jr. stdg.

ECO 413 Market Power and Antitrust Policy (3) I or II

Study of the economic and legal forces affecting the evolution and performance of large firms in concentrated markets in the United States. Focuses on the structure, conduct, and performance of concentrated industries and the role of the antitrust laws in regulating behavior in these industries. P: ECO 205; Jr. stdg.

ECO 418 Econometrics (3) I or II

Application of economics, mathematics, and statistics to the quantification of economic relationships. Intensive use of computer. P: Jr. stdg.; ECO 205; BUS 228, 229 or equivalent.

ECO 423 Transportation Economics and Policy (3) I or II

Relationship of transportation to the national economy and to the business sector. Focus on principles of transportation economics, government regulation, passenger and freight transport, and such urban policy issues as energy and environment. P: ECO 205; Jr. stdg.

ECO 433 Regional Economic Analysis (3) I or II

Examination of regional economic problems and solutions as they relate to public policy initiatives. Course consists of theory development and empirical testing with statistical models. Emphasis on the use of the most recent advancements in computer hardware and software. P: ECO 205; BUS 229 or equiv.

ECO 443 Labor Economics (3) I or II

The study of labor market theory and policy. The relevant theoretical analysis of labor demand and supply. Analysis of current labor market policies and institutions including discrimination, unemployment, immigration, minimum wages, and unions. P: ECO 205; Jr. stdg.

ECO 493 Directed Independent Readings (1-3) I, II

Directed readings course investigating theory and problems in the field of economics. Limited to students who want to develop a more in-depth knowledge of a subject beyond the regular course coverage and who have a QPA of 3.0 or better. P: Sr. stdg.; DC & Dean's approval.

ECO 497 Directed Independent Research (1-3) On Demand

Supervised independent research on topics in theoretical/applied economics. Limited to students who want to develop a more in-depth knowledge of a subject beyond the regular core coverage and who have a Q.P.A. of 3.0 or better. P: Sr. stdg.; DC and Dean's approval.

ECO 508 Development of Political Economy (3) I or II

Evolution of economic doctrines and analysis from biblical and Graeco-Roman origins to modern times, with an emphasis on orthodox or mainstream schools and developments and critical movements and departures therefrom. P: Jr. stdg.; ECO 205 or equivalent for Graduate students.

ECO 518 Comparative Economic Systems (3) I or II

Analysis of modern variants of capitalism and socialism in light of the basic problems and principles applicable to all social economies. Fulfills the College of Business Administration requirement for an international course. P: Jr. stdg.; ECO 205 or equivalent for Graduate students.

ECO 528 International Economic Development (3) I or II

Contemporary theories of economic development and their relationship to the continuing problems of unemployment, income distribution, population growth, urbanization, and economic growth in the Third World. Fulfills the College of Business Administration requirement for an international course. P: Jr. stdg; ECO 205 or equivalent for Graduate students.

ECO 538 International Trade and Finance (3) I or II

Basic theory of inter-regional and international trade; analysis of the international economy, including the institutions, procedures and policies of world trade and finance. Fulfills the College of Business Administration requirement for an international course. P: Jr. stdg.; ECO 205 or equiv. for Graduate students.

Link to ECO538 http://cobweb.creighton.edu/gstock/ECO538/eco538.htm

Graduate-level courses offered by the Department of Economics are listed in the Graduate School issue of the Creighton University Bulletin under the headings Business Administration (MBA) and Economics.