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ECO 585 International Trade and Global Markets
Introduces the business student to the concepts of international markets for goods, services, and assets and the role of government policy on trade, investment, and stabilization in an open economy. General topics include comparative advantage, terms of trade, exchange rate regimes, the balance of payments, internal and external balances, and international investment. See department chair for course offering schedule. Prerequisite: MBA 518 or MBA 520. (3)

ECO 590 Health Care Economics
Emphasizes the significance and relevance of economics, financial information, and financial management in the health care industry. The course provides an understanding of the fundamental principles of economics, and evaluates how economics can impact decision making within a health care organization. The importance of effective resource utilization and the role of supply and demand in managing health care services are examined also. Offered fall semester only. (3)

ECO 599 Special Topics in Economics
Explores contemporary topics in economics. See department chair for course offering schedule. Prerequisite: MBA 518 or MBA 520. (3)