ECON 381
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Economics
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Intermediate macroeconomic theory, emphasizing income, unemployment, and price-level analysis.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Econ 380 or concurrent enrollment
Note
If you plan to complete Econ 110 and/or Math 112 through Independent Study, this class cannot be registered for until the Independent Study course is completed.
Title
Econ 381 students will be able to
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and construction of key macroeconomic data;
Demonstrate an understanding of the connection between microeconomics and macroeconomics;
Demonstrate an understanding of standard models of
economic growth
long-run macroeconomic behavior
short-run macroeconomic behavior
Use these models to analyze the macroeconomic effects of monetary and fiscal policy changes as well as other economic shocks;
Use these models to interpret historical and current events; and
Demonstrate an understanding of issues regarding the value and limitations of monetary and fiscal policy.
