Description
This course analyzes macroeconomic models in order to explain how economies grow over the long run, why economic performance deviates from its potential in the short run, and also what policy-makers can do ??? if anything ??? to improve the nation???s economic well-being. The course builds on the basic macroeconomic principles and uses more advanced tools to offer a deeper understanding of the subject. Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of real???world macroeconomic phenomena and aggregate indicators, and the impact on the economy of monetary or fiscal policies. Prerequisites: ECON 102 ??? Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 220 ??? Introductory Mathematics for Economists and Actuarial Scientists.