Economics
10 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ECON 100 Basic Economics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of the American economic system as it affects the decision-making of the individual as income earner, taxpayer, and voter. Emphasis is on application of the analyses of supply and demand, productivity, wages and the labor force, the money and banking system, the role of government, and domestic and international economic issues.
ECON 101* Principles of Economics (Macro)
See ECON C2002 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 102* Principles of Economics (Micro)
See ECON C2001 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 110 Comparative Economic Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of various types of economic institutions and decision-making systems. Emphasis is given to the theories of capitalism, Marxian economics, and the various types of social market economies. The theories will be applied to the study of several countries, including the former Soviet Union, Japan, China, Mexico, and a Western European country, as they compare to the United States.
ECON 115 Economic History of the United States
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of the United States economy from the colonial period to the present. Emphasis will be on the evolution of such institutions as labor unions, business, banking, and government. Economic theory will be used to analyze historical problems.
ECON 120 Environmental Economics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of major environmental issues from an economics perspective. Models will be developed and used to explore case studies on issues and policies. A strong emphasis will be placed on resource management problems. Course will provide a rationale for government involvement in the market-based economy.
ECON 125 Introduction to Labor Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to Labor Studies. The focus is on how fundamental work is to human relations and the creation of communities. Moreover, the course examines how work, workers and organizations and institutions shape and define the employment relationship. Surveys how class, race, ethnicity, and gender impact work; the role of corporations; the role of unions; the global economy, and the future of work.
ECON 295 Directed Study in Economics
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 1.00-3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Independent study for students who have demonstrated a proficiency in economics subjects and have the initiative to work independently on projects or research that does not fit into the context of regularly scheduled classes. Students will work under the personal supervision of an instructor.
ECON C2001 Principles of Microeconomics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of elementary algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- C-ID ECON 201
Analyzes decision-making of individuals and groups as it relates to economic behavior. Examines market structures and resource markets under varying degrees of competition. Investigates causes of market failures such as public goods and externalities. Includes international trade and finance.
ECON C2002 Principles of Macroeconomics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of elementary algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- C-ID ECON 202
Descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the economy of the United States. Emphasizes national income, problems of inflation and unemployment, the role of government, specifically fiscal and monetary policies, money and banking, economic growth, and analysis of global issues.