ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles
3 college credits.
Knowledge of basic Excel functionality and MAT 117 College Algebra or MAT 114 College Mathematics are strongly suggested as prerequisites for success in this course.
Macroeconomics is the study of the sum of all spending, income, and productive efforts. The economic outcomes that we experience are the result of our intricate dealings with other governments, businesses, and people, both locally and globally. This course will give you insight into how economists approach and measure these big issues and questions.
The first part of this course takes a look at the common household with a specific focus on how the members of a household choose their workloads and spending habits. You will also study how businesses, both large and small, make important economic decisions. The second part of this course dives into policymaking and how these policies can either distort or enhance market outcomes. You will focus on five specific areas of economic policy: free trade, research & development & innovation, fiscal & tax, inflation & monetary and unemployment & labor market policies.
Past course syllabus for reference only.
Gold designation: SOBE