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THE CONSUMER AND THE MARKET

CNSRSCI 477
Course Description

Analysis of the consumer's market, consumer's behavior, and government policies affecting the consumer in the American economy.

Prerequisties

ECON 101 , ECON 111 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.32

1.32% from Historical

Completion Rate
95.92%

-2.25% from Historical

A Rate
34.69%

26.04% from Historical

Class Size
98

45.12% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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