EC-102 Global Macroeconomics
This course examines the workings of the national and the global economy. It measures, and describes the determination of, Gross Domestic Product, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. It analyzes the determination of the countrys exchange rate, balance of payments, and international borrowing and lending. A particular focus is on understanding economic fluctuations (booms, busts, and recessions) in the domestic economy and their effects on other economies. It examines the role of the government and the effects of government spending and taxation on the economy. Furthermore, it describes and analyzes the determination of the quantity of money and interest rates in the economy and the role of the countrys central bank. It examines the basis and pattern of international trade and the effects of a countrys trade policy on the economy.
Prerequisite
Student has satisfied all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Academic Unit (Computed) in the selection list Advertising Public Relations and Social Media, Art and Design, Biology, Biology and Radiation Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication Journalism and Media, Economics, English, Environmental Science and Studies, History Language and Global Culture, INTO College of Arts and Sciences, Math and Computer Science, Medical Dosimetry, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science and Legal Studies, Psychology, Radiation Sciences, Sociology and Criminal Justice ... Or ( Student has satisfied all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Academic Unit (Computed) in the selection list Accounting, Accounting and Business Law, Business Administration, Business Administration Executive, Business Analytics, Business Law and Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Administration, Information System, Information Systems and Operations Management, INTO Sawyer Business School, Management and Entrepreneurship, Management Studies, Marketing, Moakley Center for Public Management, Public Administration, Public Administration and Health Administration, Sawyer Business School, Strategy and International Business Or Programs of Study any in the selection list Business Economics Major BSBA And Student has satisfied all of the following Student has completed or is in process of completing 15 Credits )