Macroeconomics 200

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to developed an understanding of key concepts associated with the macro-economy; use a simple model of the macroeconomic to interpret and describe key aspects of economic activity such as monetary policy, inflation and economic growth.

Topics

This courses teaches students macroeconomic terms and concepts, to enable student to apply them and interpret economic and business news in the newspapers, magazines and on TV.

In discussing a range of critical economic issues, including unemployment, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, students also learn to understand and evaluate economic policies of the government and the impact that changes in policies and in the economic environment have on individuals, households, firms and economies.

Prerequisite : AC114 – Economics Theory