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  Honours BSocSc Economics

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          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.

        Co-operative education is available with this program.

        The French immersion stream is available with this program.

        Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code          Title                                          Units  
        Basic skills                                               
        ENG 1100      Workshop in Essay Writing                      3 Units
        ENG 1120      Selected Topics in Literature and Composition  3 Units
        Total:        6 Units                                      
        
        Course List
          Code                                                                  Title                                        Units  
          Compulsory courses                                                                                               
          ECO 1102                                                              Introduction to Macroeconomics               3 Units
          ECO 1104                                                              Introduction to Microeconomics               3 Units
          MAT 1302                                                              Mathematical Methods II                      3 Units
          ECO 2142                                                              Macroeconomic Theory I                       3 Units
          ECO 2143                                                              Macroeconomic Theory II                      3 Units
          ECO 2144                                                              Microeconomic Theory I                       3 Units
          ECO 2145                                                              Microeconomic Theory II                      3 Units
          ECO 2150                                                              Probability and Statistics for Economists 2  3 Units
          ECO 2151                                                              Introduction to Econometrics 2               3 Units
          ECO 3145                                                              Mathematical Economics I                     3 Units
          ECO 3152                                                              Macroeconomic Theory III                     3 Units
          ECO 3153                                                              Microeconomic Theory III                     3 Units
          Optional courses                                                                                                 
          3 course units from:                                                  3 Units                                    
            MAT 1300                                                            Mathematical Methods I 1                            
            MAT 1308                                                            Introduction to Calculus                            
          18 optional course units in economics (ECO)                           18 Units                                   
          3 optional course units in economics (ECO) at the 3000 or 4000 level  3 Units                                    
          6 optional course units in economics (ECO) at the 4000 level          6 Units                                    
          Total:                                                                66 Units                                   
          
          Course List
            Code                                        Title     Units
            Elective courses                                    
            48 elective course units                    48 Units
              or 18 elective course units plus a minor          
            Total:                                      48 Units
            

            Note(s)

            1

            Students who intend to pursue graduate studies in economics should select MAT 1300 or the sequence MAT 1320 and MAT 1322. A strong background in mathematics helps students succeed in advanced courses and graduate studies in economics.

            2

            Students who intend to participate in the CO-OP program should take ECO 2150 and ECO 2151 in their second year.

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