GS,SS, SU- This is an introductory course in principles of macroeconomics. Macroeconomics studies aggregate economic phenomena such as inflation, economic growth and recession, and unemployment, and addresses issues related to economic growth and the role of government policies in maintaining a healthy, prosperous economy. The goal of the course is to enable students to think about aggregate economic issues in an insightful manner, and to critically evaluate the economic information and analysis provided in popular news publications.
Prerequisites
Placement into ENGL 95 or above; AND Completion of MATH 94 or MATH 95 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or placement MATH&141 or MATH 147; AND Completion of ECON&201 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.