The Canadian Economy (ELRT 2101)
This course will examine both micro and macro economic topics within the context of the Canadian economy. Students will focus on gaining a broad understanding of economic theory and its application to contemporary Canadian economic issues including the impact of free trade agreements and the rapid growth of Canada's Indigenous community as a driver of the economy.
Course code: ELRT 2101
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 85.0 hours
Course outline:
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ELRT 2101 schedule for programs:
- ELRT
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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40492 | January 6, 2025 to March 14, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Carpenter, Katherine |
Additional Information
- Fundamental concepts of Economics
- Scarcity, Trade-Offs and Economic Growth
- The Market, Supply and Demand
- Elasticities, Consumer Behaviour, Externalities, Public Goods and Public Choice
- Production and Costs, Competition
- Monopoly
- Input markets and the Distribution of Income
- Introduction to Macroeconomics, Measuring Economic Performance,
- Economic Growth in the Global Economy
- Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply and Equilibrium
- Money and Banking, Bank of Canada and Monetary Policy
- The contribution of Indigenous communities to the Canadian economy
- International Trade and Free Trade Agreements
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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