ECON 004 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Lower Division

Introduction to the concepts and tools of macroeconomic analysis. Macroeconomics is concerned with the relationship between major economic aggregates including firms, households and government. Topics include the determination of the level of aggregate economic activity, inflation and unemployment, as well as government’s ability to achieve a full employment, non-inflationary Gross Domestic Product using fiscal and monetary policy. Macro-economics is applied to current economic issues including economic growth, business cycles, the government budget, and the policies of the Federal Reserve.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding

GP - Global Perspectives

Course credits: 1