This course will examine both micro and macro economic topics within the context of the Canadian economy. Students will focus on gaining a broad understanding of economic theory and its application to contemporary Canadian economic issues including the impact of free trade agreements and the rapid growth of Canada's Indigenous community as a driver of the economy.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Fundamental concepts of Economics
- Scarcity, Trade-Offs and Economic Growth
- The Market, Supply and Demand
- Elasticities, Consumer Behaviour, Externalities, Public Goods and Public Choice
- Production and Costs, Competition
- Monopoly
- Input markets and the Distribution of Income
- Introduction to Macroeconomics, Measuring Economic Performance,
- Economic Growth in the Global Economy
- Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply and Equilibrium
- Money and Banking, Bank of Canada and Monetary Policy
- The contribution of Indigenous communities to the Canadian economy
- International Trade and Free Trade Agreements
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70746 |
September 9, 2026 to November 16, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.