ECON 435 - Contemporary Macroeconomic Policy

Credit(s): 3

CONTEMPORARY MACROECONOMIC POL
Component: Lecture
The course analyzes a variety of important economic policies affecting the macro economy. Topics may change from semester to semester. Past topics included assessing policies for: (1) preventing and combating recessions; (2) dealing with international trade, offshoring of jobs, and immigration; (3) reducing global warming; (4) reducing gender disparities in the economy; (5) comparing your generation’s standard of living with your parents’ generation; (6) reducing inequality.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

PREREQ: ECON 303 or ECON304.

Capstone: Classroom Course Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically