ECON 100 – Principles of Macro Economics (CRN: 94454)

The American macroeconomic system and its effects on social, cultural and political environments by focusing on aggregate economic analysis. Allocation mechanisms for scarce resources, such as supply and demand, are discussed and utilized. Aggregate measures of economic activity such as GDP, unemployment, labor participation rates and price indices are defined, examined and critiqued. Finally, the course examines macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, the Federal Reserve System, the Solow model of long run growth, the role of saving in the Solow model, short run (Keynesian) monetary and fiscal policy stabilization policy, the Classical model of the economy and international economics.

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54

Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Elementary Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable.

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100.

C-ID: ECON 202