Are any economics classes suitable for first-year students?
Yes. The economics faculty will offer several first-year seminars this year. For descriptions of these courses, click here. The department also offers many sections of “Introduction to Economics,” or ECN-111, which will satisfy an empirical studies/human behavior (HB) requirement. This course uses economic analysis to address a wide variety of topics, from the causes of inflation and recession to minimum wage policy and the legalization of marijuana. Students who are comfortable with quantitative reasoning using basic algebra and two-variable diagrams (graphs), and who have an interest in economics, business, or public policy, might wish to consider taking ECN-111 in their first or second semester at Furman. ECN-111 is also an excellent course for students who are considering pre-law. If you go on to major in economics, mathematics-economics, business, or urban studies, you’ll need to take ECN-111 as part of your major. If you have received AP credit for both Microeconoimcs and Macroec
