Macro Trends Public Policy

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course examines long-term macroeconomic trends and their application to public policy. Topics include historical shifts in GDP, labor force demographics, living standards, and economic growth. Students analyze the economic role of government—covering taxation, market efficiency, equity, federal spending, and national debt—while exploring applied topics such as international trade, labor markets, and energy and environmental policy. Emphasis throughout is on economic intuition and real-world policy applications.