The SAIS Online Principles of Economics course covers the role of government in creating the proper environment for private markets to work well, and how government can improve outcomes when conditions are less than ideal. Major topics include consumer choice, production decisions, market structures, fiscal and monetary policies, unemployment, inflation, international trade, and exchange rates.
During the Fall and Spring Semesters this course is available to all non-degree students and prospective SAIS MA, MIPP and Ph.D. applicants. The Summer offering is only open to incoming SAIS degree students.
This course will be conducted in the same manner as a credit-based course and students are expected to participate fully. Missed assignments and a lack of participation may result in a failing grade and the inability to retake the course.
Online Principles of Economics is a non-credit course and will not appear on a SAIS transcript. In place of a transcript, students will receive a letter of completion on Academic Affairs letterhead verifying their enrollment and final grade in the course. Any grade below a B- is considered a failing grade.
Information is subject to change without prior notice.
This application is for incoming SAIS degree students only. OPE for Non-Degree Students will be offered in the Fall 2013 Semester.