Principles of Economics

Harvard Extension School

ECON E-10A

Section 1

CRN 16609

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The course deals with basic economic principles that help us understand the process of decision-making by individuals and societies. We analyze the fundamental economic activities of production, distribution, exchange, and consumption at both the micro and macro level. Besides developing an understanding of the functioning of a free market system, we also critically examine the controversies that surround the use of public policies for the greater common good. Students may not take both ECON E-10a and ECON E-1000 for degree or certificate credit.

Registration Closes: August 28, 2025
Credits: 4

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Term

Fall Term 2025

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Flexible Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Rand Ghayad, PhD

Senior Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, Association of American Railroads


Meeting Info

Th 5:10pm - 7:10pm (9/2 - 12/20)

Participation Option: Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous

In online asynchronous courses, you are not required to attend class at a particular time. Instead you can complete the course work on your own schedule each week.

Deadlines

Last day to register: August 28, 2025

Prerequisites

A working knowledge of elementary algebra and geometry is required.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students may attend at the scheduled meeting time or watch recorded sessions asynchronously. Recorded sessions are typically available within a few hours of the end of class and no later than the following business day. See minimum technology requirements.

Tuition

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All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
25979 1 Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Stacey Gelsheimer Open W 2:00pm - 4:00pm
 Jan 26 to May 16
35977 1 On Campus, Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Sacha Gelfer Open MW 8:30am - 11:30am
 Jun 23 to Aug 8
16609 1 Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Rand Ghayad Open Th 5:10pm - 7:10pm
 Sep 2 to Dec 20

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