AEM 1300 Introduction to Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
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Course description
This course is an introduction to macroeconomic analysis at the college level and the issues that are most important to the national debate relating to economic policy.
Outcome 1: Identify the basic structure of the US Economy.
Outcome 2: Explain a simple macroeconomic model of how the economy works to generate growth and employment.
Outcome 3: Illustrate how macroeconomic aggregates (such as GDP, inflation, employment) are measured.
Outcome 4: Identify data sources for macroeconomic variables.
Outcome 5: Use all of the above to critique important macroeconomic issues of the present time.
Forbidden overlap: ECON 1120. This course satisfies the CALS and Dyson School requirements for introductory macroeconomics.
This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.
Summer 2021: Online course
Section ID: | AEM 1300 001-LEC |
Number: | 1154 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
Class dates: | July 12-30, 2021 |
Time / room: | M-F 10 AM - 12 PM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online learning |
Credit: | 3 |
Grade: | Graded only |
Instructor: | Basu, A. (ab362) |
Max. enroll: | 75 |
Notes: | Forbidden overlap: ECON 1120. This course satisfies the CALS and Dyson School requirements for introductory macroeconomics. |
Eligibility: |
Juniors & Seniors |
To enroll: | See Dates & Deadlines. See Online Learning FAQs. |
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