AAE150C1
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AAE150C1 - The Role of Markets and Incentives
Course ID
035860
Course Description
This course focuses on a few first principles of economics with the aim of understanding 1) how markets work, 2) the normative significance of markets as a non-coercive and cooperative form of social interaction, 3) circumstances under which the normative significance and efficacy of market outcomes might be questioned (so-called \"market failure\"), and 4) problems associated with government intervention to remedy \"market failure\" and other perceived ills (so-called \"government failure\"). Math proficiency at the basic university level is assumed.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
GE - T1-INDV (Tier 1 Individuals & Societies)
Enrollment Requirements
015825
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Discussion
Optional Component
Yes
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No