ECO 137 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Offered FL, WI, SM
Lecture- 3 Lab/Studio- 0
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite/Corequisite: None
Corequisite: none

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of macroeconomics. Students examine a variety of topics, including the determinants of aggregate demand and aggregate supply, the roles of fiscal and monetary policy in stabilizing the economy, and the banking system.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain core macroeconomic indicators and their significance.
Apply macroeconomic models to analyze the economy.
Evaluate fiscal and monetary policy tools and their impacts.
Understand the role of financial institutions and the money supply.
Analyze how trade, foreign investment, and exchange rates influence national output, inflation, employment, and policy decisions in an open economy.