An examination of the current mixed American economic system; introduction to economic theories and methods; the macroeconomic theory of national income analysis and fiscal policy; the nature of money and banking in the U.S.; the Federal Reserve system and monetary policy; and economic growth. Introduction to both the principles of this discipline and basic economic forces currently prevailing in the United States. Students will examine how those economic and institutional structures and systems impact the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity in our society. Students will apply the principles learned to analyze the rights, access, equity, and inclusion to past, current, or future social justice action. DEISJ issues including but not limited to ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ageism, Physical and mental abilities will be discussed.