Applied Macroeconomic Theory

3 credits

This course covers the theory and practice of macroeconomics. The course focuses on the underlying determinants of economic growth, unemployment, and inflation by developing and assessing a variety of simple models. The course will also teach the skills needed for interpreting and using macroeconomic data to formulate macroeconomic policy. A central feature of the course includes understanding the ability and limitations of policy for stabilizing the business cycle and promoting long-term growth.