An analysis of the performance and behavior of aggregate economic activity. Quantitative analysis of the determinants of gross domestic product, national income, total unemployment, total inflation, interest rates, and economic measures of evaluation will be analyzed. Topics include the roles of monetary and fiscal policy, national income, economic growth, business cycles, diverse economic schools of thought, international trade, and exchange rates.

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours
Note: Satisfies the Civic Education requirements

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe major macroeconomic concepts and theories.
2. Apply macroeconomic methods economists use to explore social phenomena.