Economics

College of Alameda offers introductory Economics courses in both macroeconomics, the study of national and global economies, and microeconomics, the study of the distribution of wealth within a population and social issues such as poverty. The field is mathematics intensive, and if you plan continue studying economics at a four-year university, you would also be expected to take courses in statistics and statistical analysis.

• Evaluate the relationship between economics and the well being of a family, community, society and the global world and offer viable conclusions, solutions and recommendations for a better community, society and global world.
• Critique the current application of economic theory that justify the inequalities and injustices in your community, society and the world.
• Apply microeconomic and macroeconomic knowledge in your assessment of economic events.

ECON courses can be taken in any order. ECON 1 and 2 have math prerequisites of MATH 203 or 211D or 205B.

The Economics program is here for students who would like to take these courses to complete a degree/certificate in business, transfer to a four year institution, or who would like to pursue an advanced degree such as a M.B.A or a law degree. If you would like to have a career in business, government or simply have a knowledge base that assists you in better serving your communities, you should consider taking courses from this department. Graduates in Economics often find careers as bankers, investors, political consultants, corporate economists, and business journalists.