Professors: Robert Anzenberger, A.B. Boston College, A.M. Mass, M.S., M.Ed., C.A.G.S., Cand. Ph.D. Northeastern; Mary Hogan, B.S., M.Ed. Boston College, A.M. Marquette; Lynn Ware, B.S. San Diego State, Ph.D. Boston College; Richard Zaiger, B.S. Massachusetts, J.D. Boston College.

CLOSED CLOSED EC 13107  Principles of Economics: Micro
EC13107 Syllabus
Course introduces the market system. Topics include the household and the firm, supply and demand, price and output determination, resource allocation, and income distribution. Examines the role of government and alternative economic systems, the changes brought about as the economy moves from a physical to a digital market.
Spring, Tues 6:30–9, Jan 17–May 8
Professor Ware

EC 15113  Elementary Statistics
Course equips students with the techniques of analysis and interpretation of quantitative data. Topics considered are descriptive statistics, basic probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling and estimation, testing statistical hypotheses, correlation and regression and analysis of variance. No calculus background required.
Spring, Mon 6:30–9, Jan 23–May 7
Professor Hogan

EC 33601  Social Policy Analysis
EC33601 Syllabus
Introduces the role of social policy analysis in explaining the ideological, institutional and scientific foundations of the modern “social welfare state.” Covers social policy modeling, normative political theory and distributive theories of justice, rights, opportunities, equality, social equity and poverty. Theories tested with applications in four major social policy areas: employment, health, housing and
welfare.
Spring, Wed 6:30–9, Jan 18–May 2
Professor Ware


Anticipated Economics electives 2012-2013
Macroeconomic Theory; Labor Economics