This economics course covers both microeconomics and macroeconomics principles and issues. This introductory course will give students a working understanding of the principles of economics as it applies to individuals, community, and the economy as a whole. The microeconomics topics will touch upon factors of production, consumer behavior, behavior of firms, and the market structure. The macroeconomic topics will familiarize the students with economic performance measures, fiscal and monetary policy, market and government failure, and economic growth.