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2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

ECON 101 - Principles of Economics


Units: 3
General Education: Social and Behavioral Science [4]

Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement.

Principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of public policy. Emphasis on macroanalysis including national income analysis, money and banking, business cycles, and economic stabilization.

Maximum Credits: 3
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer