EconomicGrowthBusinessCycles

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course studies economic growth and business cycles using modern macroeconomic tools. The course begins by examining key empirical facts about long-run economic growth and short-run business cycle fluctuations using U.S. and international data. It then introduces theoretical models that analyze the determinants of economic growth and the sources of macroeconomic fluctuations. The course also discusses the role of economic policy in promoting growth and stabilizing economic activity.