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• ECON 4090: Government and Business

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This class examines economics of the relationship between government and business through the study of topics including externalities, public goods, market power, government regulation, and the incentives behind (and created by) institutional and organizational structures. The class equips students with the tools to conduct their own economic analyses of public policy. Preq: ECON 3140.
  ShareECON 4090 - Government and Business

• ECON 4100: Economic Development

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Consideration and analysis of economic and related problems of underdeveloped countries. Attention is given to national and international programs designed to accelerate solution of these problems. Preq: ECON 3140.
  ShareECON 4100 - Economic Development

• ECON 4110: Econ of Education

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Analysis of economic issues related to education. The decision to invest in education, elementary and secondary school markets and reform, the market for college education, teacher labor markets, and education's effects on economic growth and income distribution. Preq: ECON 3140.
  ShareECON 4110 - Econ of Education

• ECON 4120: International Micro

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Analysis of the essential aspects of international economic linkages. Discusses gains and redistributive effects of trade and the barriers to trade within the context of a variety of economic models. Also discusses the history of trade policy and the political economy of its determination. Preq: ECON 3140.
  ShareECON 4120 - International Micro

• ECON 4130: International Macro

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Examination of macroeconomic linkages between an individual country and the rest of the world and how these linkages are affected by the choice of exchange rate regimes. Topics include the relation between domestic and foreign interest rates and exchange rates and the ability to pursue independent monetary policies. Preq: ECON 3150.
  ShareECON 4130 - International Macro

• ECON 4190: Econ of Defense

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Examines the American defense establishment in terms of resources utilized, alternative uses, and the contribution to the national economy and scientific progress generated by resources in a defense use. Discusses economic problems inherent in shifting resources between defense and nondefense uses and among alternative defense uses. Preq: ECON 3140.
  ShareECON 4190 - Econ of Defense

• ECON 4200: Pub Sector Econ

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Study of the role of government and its proper functions and limitations in a market. Provision of goods and services by all levels of government and instruments of taxation are evaluated according to efficiency and equity criteria. Contemporary public sector issues are emphasized throughout. Preq: ECON 3140.
  ShareECON 4200 - Pub Sector Econ

• ECON 4220: Monetary Economics

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Intensive study of the role of monetary factors in economic change. Modern monetary theories and their empirical relevance for policy are developed against a background of monetary history and institutions. Preq: ECON 3140 and ECON 3150.
  ShareECON 4220 - Monetary Economics

• ECON 4230: Economics of Health

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Applies microeconomic theory to examine the demand for health services and medical care, the market for medical insurance, the behavior of physicians and hospitals, and the role of government in health-care provision and regulation. Preq: ECON 3140.
  ShareECON 4230 - Economics of Health

• ECON 4240: Econ of Mkts, Comp & Strategy

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This course examines how businesses interact with each other and with consumers. The course focuses on imperfectly competitive markets, including strategic interaction between firms, the acquisition and use of market power, and the role of government intervention and competition policy. Preq: ECON 3140.
  ShareECON 4240 - Econ of Mkts, Comp & Strategy