Consumer Economics and Personal Finance

Overview

Subject area

ECON

Catalog Number

220

Course Title

Consumer Economics and Personal Finance

Department(s)

Description

This course covers personal financial planning, consumer decision-making, present value theory, money management, and credit. Specific topics include: income taxes, investing and portfolio management, risk management (insurance), pensions, long-term family and estate planning, and the problems of information and transaction costs. Includes the use of computer spreadsheets to solve various case problems.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

009136

Course Schedule