AEM 1300 Introduction to Macroeconomic Theory and Policy

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.
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Summer 2022: Online course
Section ID: | AEM 1300 001-LEC |
Number: | 1150 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
Class dates: | July 11-29, 2022 |
Final exam/project due: | Friday July 29, 9:30 AM - 12 PM / Online (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | M-F 9:30 AM - 12 PM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Synchronous distance learning |
Credit: | 3 |
Grade: | Graded only |
Instructor: | Basu, A. (ab362) |
Max. enroll: | 90 |
Notes: | Forbidden overlap: ECON 1120. This course satisfies the CALS and Dyson School requirements for introductory macroeconomics. |
Eligibility: |
Juniors & Seniors |
To enroll: | This course is full. If you would like to be considered for a different class, please send an email to precollege@cornell.edu with the class number. You will want to first check that the class you want is not full before you write to us. The application deadline for this program has passed. No further applications for this course will be accepted. See Dates & Deadlines. See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
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