Principles of Macroeconomics introduces the fundamental topics of macroeconomics. The course focuses on the empirical characteristics of the modem American economy and on how those characteristics are measured. Topics covered include aggregate demand and supply analysis, national income determination, fiscal policy, the banking system, and the role of fiscal and monetary policies in controlling and stabilizing unemployment and inflation.
Prerequisites
Level II mathematics placement, or successful completion of the Mathematical Understanding Liberal Arts Core (L6). Recommended: Level III mathematics placement, or successful completion of L6.