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ECON 290 Topics in Economics and Management

A. Economics; B. Management. Detailed study of theoretical and policy aspects of such topics as inflation, resource and product pricing, management, market structure, government-business relations, financial markets and international trade. Prerequisite: varies according to the topic offered. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

Prerequisites

Varies according to the topic offered.

Credits

Variable

Fall Semester information

Ryan Rudderham

290AA: Topics:Contemporary Economic Problems

Analysis of selected current economic problems using economic principles. Topics will include inequality, labor market discrimination, environmental economics, and health economics. Prerequisite: ECON 100.


Spring Semester information

Kavi Thakkar

290BA: Topics:Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance

This course explores the theoretical foundations, regulatory frameworks, and the role of corporate oversight that have molded modern financial systems and corporate behavior. Students will examine why key regulations emerged, how major economic and financial crises have reshaped policy, and how corporations respond to growing demand for accountability. Landmark legislation, like the Federal Reserve Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Dodd-Frank, will be analyzed in connection with events such as the Great Depression, Enron, and the 2008 financial crisis. Through assigned readings and applied case studies, students will develop a deeper understanding of how regulation addresses economic crises, market failures, corporate misconduct, and stakeholder expectations. Prerequisite: ECON 100.