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.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Welcome

WEEK 2: An Overview of Modern Macroeconomics

WEEK 3: The Aggregate Supply-Aggregate Demand Model and the Classical-Keynesian Debate

WEEK 4: The Keynesian Model and Fiscal Policy

WEEK 5: The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy

WEEK 6: Unemployment, Inflation, and Stagflation

WEEK 7: The Warring Schools of Macroeconomics

WEEK 8: Economic Growth and Productivity

WEEK 9: Budget Deficits and the Public Debt

WEEK 10: International Trade and Protectionism

WEEK 11: Exchange Rates, The Balance of Payments, and Trade Deficits

WEEK 12: The Economics of Developing Countries

WEEK 13: Final Exam