ECON 202Z Principles of Macroeconomics

Examines the aggregate activity of a market economy, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and the use of fiscal and monetary policy to address macroeconomic problems.

Credits

Prerequisite

Recommended: MTH 111Z or ECON 200

General Education Requirements

Social Science

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Interpret basic macroeconomic indicators including GDP, unemployment, and inflation

2. Identify the determinants of economic growth

3. Apply economic models to explain macroeconomic outcomes

4. Compare fiscal and monetary policy tools, and their uses and economic impacts