EC 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics

Introduces the determination of levels of national income, employment and prices, and the basic causes of fluctuations in the business cycle, the banking system, monetary policy and financial intermediation. Other topics may include international trade and international finance.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: MTH 111 with a grade of C or better.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AS Liberal Arts Core 4, AS Social Process/Institution, AAOT Social Sciences, AGS Social Science,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Measure Macro outcome inflation, unemployment, output. Knowledge of the Business Cycle. A grasp of how Fiscal Policy and Monetary policy alter Macro Outcomes. An awareness o the U.S. Trade and Foreign Exchange Markets.