ECON 201

Macroeconomics (ECON 201)

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Macroeconomics

Credits Contact Hours
3.0 3.0

Course Description

Prerequisite: None. Concurrent enrollment in ECON 202 not recommended. This course is an introduction to macroeconomic study or the causes of economic behavior at the level of national economic activity, why this level changes over time, and government spending, taxing, and monetary policies which retard or promote economic performance. Further, macroeconomic study looks at the problems of unemployment, inflation/deflation, and other challenges to economic growth on a national level. Students will gain an understanding of concepts and methodology used in macroeconomic analysis, and the necessary conditions for efficiency in free market production and exchange. Taking ECON 202 before ECON 201 is recommended. [Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Alternate Years]

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Day Time Campus Method Building
01/16/2024 - 05/03/2024 10:20 AM - 11:50 AM Dowagiac Regular Foster W Daugherty Building-711
01/16/2024 - 05/03/2024 Online Online
01/16/2024 - 05/03/2024 Online Online
01/16/2024 - 05/03/2024 Online Online

The information shown below is a guide to provide a general idea of course availability and is not meant to be used to plan your full schedule. Information may vary slightly from what is listed. For full course details please use the more robust course search in SMC Wired or consult an academic advisor.