Principles of Macroeconomics
Course Information
Subject
ECO
Course Number
221
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Principles of Macroeconomics
Course Description
This course analyzes the national economy by measuring and tracking the changes in key economic variables such as GDP and the economic growth rate, the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate. Principal macroeconomic issues will be explored and discussed from diverse economic models and will include a discussion on the use and effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policies as well as the causes and consequences of recessions and expansions on the national economy.
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(3-0)
Requirements
Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness AND MTH 102 OR MTH 105 (C or better) OR higher level math course (C or better) OR AOS 122 (C or better) OR appropriate score on Math Placement Test OR appropriate score on Math ACT or SAT.
IAI Code
S3901
PCS Code
1.1