ECON1100 — Economics For Consumers
ECON 1100 - Economics For Consumers ECON 1100 - Economics For Consumers 3 Credits Introduces students to the information and tools that will enable them to analyze and evaluate alternatives concerning major consumer issues with the goal of increasing personal well-being. Major Content Areas Consumers: the Social Security system and Retirement Planning: 10% Consumers and the role of risk and insurance: 10% Consumers and interest rates: the U.S. financial institutions (Federal Reserve, stock markets, bond markets, commercial banks, etc.): 20% Rights and responsibilities of the American consumer-citizen: 5% Living in a global economy: trade with the rest of the world and the value of the U.S. Dollar: 10% Living in market economy: supply and demand: 10% Components of a personal financial life plan: 5% Sources of consumer economics information: 5% Consumers and the U.S. government: the U.S. tax system, Federal spending and deficits: 15% Consumers: getting and managing % Learning