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  Minor in 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.

      The table below includes only discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on including a minor to your degree.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                  Title                             Units  
        ECO 1102                                                              Introduction to Macroeconomics    3 Units
        ECO 1104                                                              Introduction to Microeconomics    3 Units
        ECO 2142                                                              Macroeconomic Theory I            3 Units
        ECO 2144                                                              Microeconomic Theory I            3 Units
        3 course units from:                                                  3 Units                         
          ADM 1305                                                            Mathematics for Management               
          MAT 1300                                                            Mathematical Methods I                   
          MAT 1308                                                            Introduction to Calculus                 
          MAT 1320                                                            Calculus I                               
          MAT 1330                                                            Calculus for the Life Sciences I         
        One option from the following:                                        9 Units                         
        Option 1:                                                                                             
        9 optional course units in economics (ECO)                                                            
        Option 2:                                                                                             
        3 course units from:                                                                                  
          MAT 1302                                                            Mathematical Methods II                  
          MAT 1341                                                            Introduction to Linear Algebra           
        6 optional course units in economics (ECO) 1                                                          
        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 4000 level. MAT 1302 is a prerequisite for ECO 3145.

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