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ECON 1B

PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS · 5 units · used in 438 transfer pathways

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About this course

Micro analysis of economic life. Allocation of resources. Consumer behavior. Pricing and output decisions. Distribution of wealth and income. Nature and characteristics of business enterprises. International trade. Comparative economic systems. ECON 1A and 1B may be taken in either order.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC
ECON 1BPRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICSOpen6 sections · 12 seats reported · 5 instructors
  • CRN 20115 · 04Kearns · TBA TBA · ONLINEWaitlist · 0
  • CRN 20333 · 01Dupree · MW 1:30 PM-3:45 PM · 3304Waitlist · 0
  • CRN 20658 · 02Evans · TTh 10 AM-12:15 PM · 3206Open · 12
  • CRN 20746 · 60Obrien · TBA TBA · ESPREPFull · 0
  • CRN 22141 · 05Selvaretnam · TBA TBA · ONLINEWaitlist · 0
  • CRN 22430 · 61Obrien · TBA TBA · ESPREPFull · 0

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Prerequisites

  • Elementary Algebra
  • or

Catalog wording: “Elementary Algebra or equivalent.

Advisory: “Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.

Transfer pathways that use ECON 1B

ASSIST maps ECON 1B to a requirement in 438 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

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