ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals. Sections of this course may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094 and DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050.