The Power of Macroeconomics: Economic Principles in the Real World
University of California, Irvine via Coursera (10)
Found in Economics Courses
- Provider
Coursera
- Cost
Free Online Course (Audit)
- Session
Upcoming
- Language
English
- Certificate
Paid Certificate Available
- Effort
2-4 hours a week
- Duration
13 weeks long
Overview
In this course, you will learn all of the major principles of macroeconomics normally taught in a quarter or semester course to college undergraduates or MBA students.
Perhaps more importantly, you will also learn how to apply these principles to a wide variety of situations in both your personal and professional lives. In this way, the Power of Macroeconomics will help you prosper in an increasingly competitive and globalized environment.
This course is also available in Portuguese. To join the fully translated Portuguese version, visit this page: https://www.coursera.org/learn/macroeconomia-pt/
Perhaps more importantly, you will also learn how to apply these principles to a wide variety of situations in both your personal and professional lives. In this way, the Power of Macroeconomics will help you prosper in an increasingly competitive and globalized environment.
This course is also available in Portuguese. To join the fully translated Portuguese version, visit this page: https://www.coursera.org/learn/macroeconomia-pt/
Syllabus
Welcome
An Overview of Modern Macroeconomics
The Aggregate Supply-Aggregate Demand Model and the Classical-Keynesian Debate
The Keynesian Model and Fiscal Policy
The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy
Unemployment, Inflation, and Stagflation
The Warring Schools of Macroeconomics
Economic Growth and Productivity
Budget Deficits and the Public Debt
International Trade and Protectionism
Exchange Rates, The Balance of Payments, and Trade Deficits
The Economics of Developing Countries
Final Exam
An Overview of Modern Macroeconomics
The Aggregate Supply-Aggregate Demand Model and the Classical-Keynesian Debate
The Keynesian Model and Fiscal Policy
The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy
Unemployment, Inflation, and Stagflation
The Warring Schools of Macroeconomics
Economic Growth and Productivity
Budget Deficits and the Public Debt
International Trade and Protectionism
Exchange Rates, The Balance of Payments, and Trade Deficits
The Economics of Developing Countries
Final Exam