Taught by Prof. James DeNicco, this unique offering of Econ 100 combines an introduction to fundamental microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts with an immersive experience in Paris. Students will explore supply and demand, market structures, and economic policy while gaining insights into the European Union and the French economy. The course includes classroom instruction as well as real-world excursions to institutions such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Monnaie de Paris. Designed for both majors and non-majors, this course offers a dynamic learning experience abroad, blending economic principles with the cultural and economic landscape of one of the world’s most historic cities.

• Program Dates: Paris Session 3 | June 27-July 17, 2025 OR this course will also be taught during Paris Session 4 | July 21-Aug 8, 2025

• Program Location: Rice Global Paris Center | Paris, France

• Who Can Apply? Any Rice Undergraduate.

  Note for graduating seniors! You are welcome to apply to this course; however, Rice summer aid (i.e. Rice financial aid) is not available to seniors who have obtained enough credits to graduate by the end of the spring semester. Additionally, you will have to postpone your graduation date to the summer in order to participate. You are, however, still eligible to apply for both RICE GLOBAL tuition and travel awards included in the course application.

• Tuition Cost: $1,800 per credit hour (this course is 3 credit hours). Total = $5,400

• What's Covered: The program will provide housing for all three weeks, metro card for all three weeks, course-set excursions/tickets, three group meals, and travel insurance.

• Financial Aid: If you already receive financial aid, you are eligible to receive financial aid for up to 9 credit hours a summer for two summer, at 50% of the tuition rate, i.e. if a Paris course is three credit hours and $5,400 total tuition, eligible students would pay $2,700. Rice summer aid (i.e. Rice financial aid) is not available to seniors who have obtained enough credits to graduate by the end of the spring semester.

  After submitting your application, our office is in direct contact with the financial aid office who will let us know if you are financial aid eligible for the summer. If you are accepted, you will immediately know how much financial aid you have available in your acceptance letter.

  To find out if you are eligible before acceptance to a course, contact: fina@rice.edu. To learn more about summer financial aid requirements, please visit: https://financialaid.rice.edu/summer-students.

• Additional Assistance from Rice Global: Students can also apply to receive additional assistance (for both tuition and travel) from Rice Global. Application for assistance is included in the course application.

Credit Hours: 3 credit hours

Course Instructor: James DeNicco

Note from Instructor: You have all heard of Econ 100 with my Rice-famous Texas barbecue examples and recipes. What could be better than that? Well, how about three weeks in Paris with me and Rice Global taking Econ 100 discussing baguettes, croissants, and the principles of economics with an eye towards the European Union and the economy of France? Yes, you will spend time in the classroom, but there will be real world excursions to places like the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Monnaie de Paris (Paris mint), among others. Come on this once in a lifetime journey to hear "A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale" in one of the world’s most storied cities. We can eat together, laugh together, and most importantly, learn about the world together. So please sign up and spread the word! Let’s take this show on the road!

Who is this class for? Designed for both non-majors and majors, and must be taken (at Rice) by all ECON and MTEC majors. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 100 if student has credit for ECON 201/ECON 211.

Does this course fulfill a distribution and/or Analyzing diversity requirement? Distribution Group II

For questions, please visit our student program page or email pariscenter@rice.edu. Students will be admitted on a rolling basis, in the order applications are received. Applications will close as courses fill up, but no later than March 28, 2025, so don’t wait and APPLY NOW!