ECON 291 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (4)

An examination of theories and evidence on economic growth and business cycles. The course covers determination of gross domestic product, investment, consumption, employment, and unemployment. It also covers analysis of wage rates, interest rates, and inflation. Finally, it examines the roles of fiscal and monetary policies. At the end of the course, students have a better understanding of how the economy works and how different macroeconomic policies affect people’s lives. No credit given to students who have credit for ECON 301. Prerequisites: ECON 103. Spring.