ECON 2610 - Principles 1: Microeconomics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 09, CRN 40374,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Sarah Jenyk
Email: sejenyk@ysu.edu
Course Description
2610. Principles 1: Microeconomics. Introduction to the theory of markets, including the behavior of consumers and the conduct of private and public business enterprise. Effects of monopoly and competition on private and social welfare. The role of government in promoting the economic welfare of consumers, workers, and minorities. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Microeconomics: Principles for a Changing World, 6th ed. | Eric Chiang |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25 | Chapter 1 | Introduction to Economics | |
| 9/1 | Chapter 1, Chapter 2 | Introduction to Economics; Production, Economic Growth, & Trade | Case Study Due Thursday, Sept. 3 |
| 9/8 | Chapter 2 | Production, Economic Growth, & Trade | |
| 9/15 | Chapter 3 | Supply and Demand | Quiz: Chapters 1 & 2 on Tuesday, Sept. 15 Case Study Due Thursday, Sept. 17 |
| 9/22 | Chapter 3 | Supply and Demand | Case Study Due Sept. 24 |
| 9/29 | Chapter 4 | Markets and Government | Quiz: Chapter 3 on Tuesday, Sept. 29 Exam: Chapters 1-3 on Thursday, Oct. 1 |
| 10/6 | Chapter 4, Chapter 5 | Markets & Government, Elasticity | |
| 10/13 | Chapter 5 | Elasticity | Quiz: Chapters 4 & 5 on Thursday, Oct. 15 |
| 10/20 | Chapter 6 | Consumer Choice and Demand | Case Study Due Thursday, Oct. 22 |
| 10/27 | Chapter 7 | Production & Costs | Exam: Chapters 4-6 on Tuesday, Oct. 27 |
| 11/3 | Chapter 7, Chapter 8 | Production & Costs, Perfect Competition | |
| 11/10 | Chapter 9 | Monopoly | Quiz: Chapters 7 & 8 on Tuesday, Nov. 10 |
| 11/17 | Chapter 9, Chapter 10 | Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly, & Game Theory | Case Study Due Thursday, Nov. 19 |
| 11/24 | Chapter 10 | Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly, & Game Theory | Quiz: Chapters 9 & 10 on Tuesday, Nov. 24 |
| 12/1 | Review for Final Exam | Comprehensive Quiz and Problem Set for Chapters 7-10 on Tuesday, Dec. 1 Comprehensive Multiple Choice Final Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.