ECON& 202 Macro Economics

5 credits

This is an introductory course emphasizing how the markets operate from the big (macro) picture. The course covers measurement of economic performance, national income accounting, aggregate supply and demand, fiscal policy, money creation/Federal Reserve system, monetary policy, inflation and unemployment.

Prerequisites: ENGL 093 (or placement into ENGL 099 or higher) and ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain economic policy
Apply economic theories to personal and business situations

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of intercultural appreciation.

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50