ECON 1Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure
For all interested students as well as prospective economics majors. Examines how markets allocate resources in different kinds of economies. Topics include competitive markets, monopoly, financial markets, income distribution, market failures, the environment, and the role of government.
- Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section. From the instructor: This course will utilize ProctorU or Respondus for proctoring the midterm and final exams. A working web cam must be turned on for the duration of these exams. The specific platform will be announced by the instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Kresge Acad 3105 | K. Fung | Open 0/400 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Earth&Marine B206 | K. Fung | Open 102/140 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | J. H. Gonzalez | Open 50/166 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | M. Shandal | Open 75/120 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | A. M. Pimpley | Open 31/120 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Humn Lecture Hall | K. Fung | Open 132/135 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | J. H. Gonzalez | Open 119/130 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | J Bask Aud 101 | K. Fung | Closed 206/205 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | Humn Lecture Hall | S. Saha | Open 176/180 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Oakes Acad 105 | S. Saha | Open 173/175 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | J. H. Gonzalez | Open 165/180 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subhra Saha | 3.9 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 80% | 92 |
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