Recessions, Growth, and Macroeconomic Policy

Harvard HKS

Countries around the world have faced a series of macroeconomic disruptions in the 21st century. The global financial crisis, the pandemic-induced recession, and the subsequent surge in inflation have challenged policymakers in different ways. More recently, heightened geopolitical tensions have introduced new risks to economic stability, while high government debt and the potential for disruptive new technologies add further uncertainty. In this course, we will learn the key tools that…