Course description:
This is an introductory course in Macroeconomics for students with no prior background in Economics. The instructional approach is mainly non-quantitative, but graphical analysis is covered. Students learn basic macroeconomic concepts on the aggregate demand and aggregate supply of outputs in the general economy, economic growth and unemployment, and the role of money and banking institutions in affecting the economy’s price level and inflation. Students study various fiscal and monetary policies used by the government to stabilize economic fluctuations. Instruction is offered in the form of a course syllabus and study guide, an assigned textbook with reading assignments, a PowerPoint study guide and audio/visual presentations. Students are expected to complete the course of study set forth in the syllabus to properly prepare for the final examination. Prerequisite: Some background in college algebra and/or statistics is required.
Course structure:
Course Syllabus
End of Course Review
Practice Questions
Exam:
41 questions,
35 multiple choice
6 open-ended
2 hours to complete
Sample questions: