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Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026

ECON 6490 - Introduction to Economic Theory

The course examines the basic concepts and techniques of economic analysis and their applications to economics problems at the level of the firm, industry, and economy as a whole. Topics include theory of product and factor pricing, national income and employment theory, monetary and fiscal theories, economic growth and fluctuations.

When Offered: AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTOR

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3