ECON 1010 - Macroeconomics

Credits: 3
General Education: Human Society & the Individual (HSI)

An introduction to contemporary economic principles and the foundations of a market based economic system. Students analyze how economic principles are applied to the economic problem of scarcity. Students develop an understanding of how to measure economic performance, and explore the impact of policy on economic performance. Topics include GDP growth, unemployment and inflation, government debt, deficits, tax policy, economic booms & busts, and the relevant economic policies

Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 and MATH 0975 or equivalent placement.