Introduction to Economics
Requirements
- None
Description
Are you new to economics? This course is just for you. In this course, you will learn basic economic principles. The topics covered includes what economics is, marginal analysis, production possibility curve, how the market demand and supply works, when the market fails, and the welfare effect of a government tax.
Who this course is for:
- Whoever would like to major in business, economics, public policy, political science, and sociology.
Course content
- 05:10Introduction: What is economics?
- 06:16Production Possibility Curve (PPC)
- 05:02Marginal Analysis
Instructor
![Wan-Ju Iris Franz](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
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Iris Franz received her PhD in economics from the University of California, Irvine and a B.B.A from the Department of International Business at the National Taiwan University.
Iris’ research and teaching interests include behavioral economics, applied game theory, applied microeconomics, and public policy.
Classes Iris taught include principles of micro-and-macroeconomics, international economics, game theory, and business statistics. She likes to use daily-life examples to help students appreciate the beauty and applicability of economics.
At leisure, Iris enjoys spending time with her family, playing the flute, swimming, and making chocolate mousse for her little kids.