Invitation to Economics with Jim Roberts
Email: jroberts@tcc.edu
'Ever wish to understand the market fundamentals behind political, financial, or trade issues? 'Ever want to express your opinions on economic matters, but felt unsure of where you really stood on them? After a semester or two in the classroom/online with me, you'll be prepared to intelligently hold up your end of any economic discussion. Learn economic terms, theory, and issues in a challenging, lively, and FUN way: journey through time & space to examine economic adaptation to a variety of situations. These internationalized courses bring economic theory to life.

Jim Roberts started his teaching career at Sichuan University in the People’s Republic of China, where he taught free market Economics in a “reforming” Socialist country. Since then, he's worked with Publishers, the Virginia Department of World Trade, Strayer University, Lakeland Community College (OH) and Tidewater Community College. Professor Roberts holds a Master's degree in Economics from Michigan State University and Bachelors degrees in Anthropology & Economics from Cleveland State University.

Courses Offered Summer 2008: Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 201) Online and Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 202) Online

Courses Offered Fall 2008:

  • Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 201) Hybrid (classroom/online mix)
  • Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 201) Online
  • Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 202) Hybrid (classroom/online mix)
  • Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 202) Online
  • Survey of Economics (ECO 120) Classroom (web enhanced)

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Updated last in May, 2008 by J. Roberts