POLSC 208 Government, Business & the Economy

3 Credits

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to identify the political, business, and social forces that caused the Great Recession (2007-09) and the economic crash of 2020 and evaluate the implications of those events on our lives today. Students likewise should be able to explain theoretical approaches to capitalism and apply them to real-world, contemporary market systems. Students will develop their abilities to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

Prerequisite(s): POLSC 101, unless waived by the instructor upon request.