ECON210 Principles of Macroeconomics
Every day, the economy is in the news, governing what happens in politics, in the workplace and in the quality of individual lives. This course will address the dynamics of how our economy works (or does not work.) The study of the basic institutions, terminology and theory of the main economic activities of production, distribution and consumption, especially as they apply to the operation of our national economy. Topics include savings and investment, national output, expenditure and income, real versus potential GDP, aggregate demand and supply and fiscal and monetary policy. Students will learn the impact of the economy on different economic sectors that affect their career paths.
Corequisite
None
Distribution
General Education
Notes
Curriculum aligns with the Colorado State Department of Higher Education requirements for participation in the "guaranteed transfer" (gtPathways) program.