Ever wonder why some countries are richer than others? Ever question why income inequality has been growing? Ever wonder why Canadian politicians worry when other countries may be going bankrupt? Economics can answer all these questions.
Economics examines how individuals and society make choices in a world where resources are limited. It focuses on the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Two important themes are efficiency (the absence of waste in the use of resources) and fairness. Since making choices is central to all human activities, studying economics often helps explain why people and governments behave in certain ways.
This program is offered in English and in French.
The table below includes only discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on including a minor to your degree.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 1102 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 Units |
| ECO 1104 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 Units |
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Mathematical Methods I | ||
| Introduction to Calculus | ||
| MAT 1302 | Mathematical Methods II | 3 Units |
| ECO 2142 | Macroeconomic Theory I | 3 Units |
| ECO 2144 | Microeconomic Theory I | 3 Units |
| 6 optional course units in economics (ECO) 1 | 6 Units | |
| 6 optional course units in economics (ECO) at the 3000 or 4000 level | 6 Units | |
| Total: | 30 Units | |
Note(s)
| 1 | ECO 2145 is strongly recommended to be able to register for ECO courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. |