ECON 2020 - Macro Economics (SS, GC)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Economics

Description:

Fulfills General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Required of students pursuing majors in the School of Business. Offers an introduction to the economic theories of scarcity, supply and demand, the role of government, international trade and finance, inflation, depression, economic growth, and government debt in order to understand and appreciate the ideas, processes, dynamics, and institutions that make the American economy work. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential vocabulary and concepts that relate to national income, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, the monetary system, net exports and the current account, the business cycle, and monetary and fiscal policy. 2. Use the appropriate macroeconomic models to analyze the effects of various economic events and government policies with regard to national income, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, the monetary system, net exports and the current account, and the business cycle. FA, SP, SU

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

• GC - Global & Cultural Perspectives

• SS - Social & Behavioral Sciences

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