ECON 320 - Comparative Economic Systems

This course examines the structures, characteristics, and problems confronted by the major economic systems of the world in a comparative framework. It also discusses the implications of the major transformations of these systems for the United States. This course normally covers the communist, industrialized capitalist, market socialism, and planned socialist systems. Inter-country comparisons are emphasized to understand why some systems are more successful than others.

Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics, or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.