http://ocw.usu.edu The Utah State University Department of Economics, founded in 1929, is among the oldest in the western United States. The department is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and the College of Business and consequently supports a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs and research and outreach activities. daily 1 2008-02-01T01:33:14Z http://ocw.usu.edu/economics/macroeconomics-for-managers This course provides a broad overview of macroeconomic theory and policy. The focus is on understanding fluctuations in the levels of income, employment, and production and policy responses to these fluctuations. admin macroeconomics economics managers 2009-01-27T20:48:31Z Course text/html http://ocw.usu.edu/economics/international-economics This course provides a broad overview of international trade theory, policy, and international finance. Students who master this material will be better able to work in and make contributions to organizations (e.g., business firms) involved in international trade and finance issues. admin international economics 2009-01-27T20:32:26Z Course text/html http://ocw.usu.edu/economics/managerial-economics This course covers the essential principles and tools of Managerial Economics, the application of microeconomics to management decisions. Students who master this material will be better prepared for leadership positions in business, not-for-profit, and government entities. admin economics managerial Prof. Bowles 2009-01-27T18:37:36Z Course text/html http://ocw.usu.edu/economics/introduction-to-microeconomics-1 This course is designed to help you build an understanding of the economics of the market place. In particular we focus on microeconomic principles that demonstrate the role and limitations of both competitive and imperfectly competitive markets in motivating socially efficient consumer, business, and public sector choices. admin microeconomics economics 2009-01-27T18:14:25Z Course text/html http://ocw.usu.edu/economics/Introduction_to_Economics Introduction to Economics is designed to build an understanding of economic institutions, history, and principles. In addition, it will focus on relationship between private and public sectors of the U.S. economy. Also, it will analyze major economic institutions, such as property rights, markets, business organizations, labor unions, money and banking, trade, and taxation. admin economicsintroduction 2009-01-22T22:53:05Z Course text/html http://ocw.usu.edu/economics/econ2.jpg Photo courtesy of C. Perry. admin 2008-02-01T04:05:24Z Image image/jpeg