ECON 100 Principles of Economics

This unique offering of ECON 100 combines an introduction to fundamental microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts with an immersive experience in Paris. Students will learn the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics while gaining insights into the European Union and French economy. The microeconomics course component includes analysis of supply and demand, consumer and producer behavior, and competitive and noncompetitive market equilibria, with applications to current policy issues. The macroeconomics course component provides an overview of the determination of national output, employment, interest rates, and inflation, and analyzes monetary fiscal policies and international trade.

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.

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This course is 3 Rice credit hours.

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Yes, students will receive D2 credit for this course.

Priority Deadline: December 10, 2025
Final Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

For details on these two deadlines, please navigate to the Application Timeline section of the Program Information & FAQs page.

For questions regarding the course content, please contact the course instructor (see below).

For questions regarding the program (budget, application process, financial aid, global awards), first read through the Rice Global Paris Summer Program Information and FAQs page on our website. If you cannot find the answer to your question, email us at globalowls@rice.edu.