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Course Information

Macroeconomic Theory

Course Description

Building on Principles of Macroeconomics, this course studies goods markets and money markets in further detail. Emphasis is placed on aggregate labor markets and the relationship between inflation, unemployment, and aggregate output. These topics are contextualized to examine aggregate economic developments in the short, medium, and long run. Optimal monetary and fiscal policies are examined against this background. Select additional topics are covered, such as the basics of open-economy macroeconomics. This course meets the Essential Learning Outcome of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving as defined under the Core Curriculum requirements.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: ECON.2020 Principles of Macroeconomics, and MATH.1210 Management Pre-Calculus, or MATH.1220 Management Calculus, or MATH.1310 Calculus I, or MATH.1320 Calculus II, or MATH.2310 Calculus III.
• Core Codes: CTPS, SS
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Brendan Epstein

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1155
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs

• B.A. in Economics
• B.L.A. in Liberal Arts

General Information

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules, locations, tuition, and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.