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| ECON 25200 - Macroeconomics |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines how the US economy functions and provides an overview of important macroeconomic issues including: unemployment, inflation, social security, national debt, international trade, the sub-prime crisis, and business cycles. Emphasis is placed upon the role and limits of government fiscal and monetary policy in promoting economic growth and stable prices.Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. CTL: ISH 1041 Macroeconomics
3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Individual Study, Lecture Offered By: School of Management Department: School of Mgmt Adm & Instr Course Attributes: Credit By Exam, Core Transfer Library, Lower Division, S General Education, GTC-Social-Behavioral, UC-Behavior/Social Science May be offered at any of the following campuses: Northwest- Westville Northwest- Hammond West Lafayette Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the causes of economic prosperity. 2. Recognize the causes and effects of unemployment, inflation, and business cycles. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of monetary and fiscal policy options as they relate to economic stabilization. 4. Critically assess economic information contained in news reports, policymakers' statements, and specialized publications. |
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