ECO 2013 - Economics I 3 Credit Hours ♦ (Fall, Spring) In this course, students will learn the foundations of macroeconomics as the branch of economics concerned with how decision-making, in an environment of scarcity, maps onto the aggregate economy. Students will examine theories and evidence related the following core set of topics: national income determination, money, monetary and fiscal policy, macroeconomic conditions, international trade and the balance of payments, and economic growth and development. Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.