Professors: Robert Anzenberger, A.B. Boston College, A.M. Massachusetts, 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.

EC 13107  Principles of Economics: Micro
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 19–May 4, 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 25–May 10, Professor Hogan

EC 34002  Labor Economics
Prerequisite: Microeconomic Theory or equivalent
Applies basic tools of economic analysis to studies of labor markets, employment, wage inequality, income distribution, and government policies. Topics include supply and demand for labor, the influence of technology on markets, market structure, changes in capital markets, human capital theory, labor unions, employment and income policy, discrimination and affirmative action.
Spring, Wed 6:30–9, Jan 20–May 5, Professor Ware

Anticipated Economic electives 2010-2011
Macroeconomic Theory; Social Policy Analysis