Principles of Macroeconomics introduces the central models and reasoning tools economists use to analyze output, unemployment, inflation, and growth. The course is discussion-driven and empirically grounded, connecting formal economic ideas to current events and policy debates.
Principles of Macroeconomics equips business students with the economic literacy needed for professional success. The course develops your ability to interpret economic data, understand business cycles, and analyze how Federal Reserve decisions and government policies affect the world around you.
This course explores economic growth, emphasizing GDP and the role of innovative ideas, not just capital accumulation. It delves into business fluctuations, studying unemployment, inflation, and aggregate supply and demand. The course also examines macroeconomic policies and institutions, including the Federal Reserve, monetary and fiscal policies, and the interplay between economics and politics.