Economics

Economics

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Economics is a social science concerned with how individuals, institutions and society make optimal choices under conditions of scarcity. Scarcity restricts options and demands choices. Because we 鈥渃an鈥檛 have it all,鈥 we must decide what we will have and what we must forgo. Since rational economic decisions have to be made at every level, economics applies to individuals, groups, families, markets, and the entire economy. It teaches one to analyze given situations critically making use of available data under the conditions of uncertainty. The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Economics or similar major. 

Contact
Chairperson
Nathan Placencia
Phone
(818) 778-5898
Email
placennr@lavc.edu
Office Location
CC 244
Office Hours
email for availability

Department

Philosophy, Economics, and Jewish Studies

Pathway

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Business, Entrepreneurship, and Law

Programs

Economic Degrees

Click the tabs below to find out about the Economic degrees.

  • The AA degree is designed for students who plan to transfer into a Business Major. 

 

 

  • The AA-T is designed for students who plan to transfer to a CSU.

Faculty

Full-time Faculty

Name                     Contact Information
Tyler Prante                         @email
Wesley Oliphant @email

 

Adjunct Faculty

Name                              

             Contact Information
Ara Khanjian @email
Diane Cunningham @email
Ercument Aksoy (Emeritus) @email
Meric Keskinel @email
Richard Slotkin @email

 

Faculty Profiles

Click below to learn about the Economics faculty.

photo of Tyler Prante
  • Professor of Economics and former Department Chair for Philosophy, Economics, and Jewish Studies. He has been working at 91快活林 since 2010.
  • He regularly teaches Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and U.S. Economic History.  He has also taught Environmental Economics, Comparative Economic Systems, Labor Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics,  and Business Statistics.
  • Outside of work, Professor Prante loves to watch the Dodgers, ride bikes, enjoy a good meal, and goof off with friends.

 

photo of Wesley Oliphant
  • Bachelor's from UC Berkeley, Master's from University of Birmingham, Doctorate from UC Irvine.
  • Teaching at 91快活林 since 2016, previously at Chapman University and Cal State Fullerton.
  • Focus on teaching economics and critical thinking.
  • Courses at 91快活林: Econ 1, Econ 2, Econ 10.
  • Enjoys jogging, audiobooks, and podcasts.
  • Recommends "Freakonomics" and "Odd Lots" podcasts.

 

Learn about Economics

91快活林 Career & Academic Pathway - Economics

 

Degrees and Program Mapper

Schedule, Catalog, & 2 Year Schedule