Advanced Macroeconomics

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Advanced Macroeconomics (3) This course analyzes the forces driving long-run economic growth and the causes of short-run fluctuations in economic activity using mathematical modeling. Students explore the central topics of macroeconomics, including economic growth, unemployment, inflation, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy, consumption and saving decisions, budget deficit, and government debt. The course emphasizes developing and applying mathematical modeling to analyze macroeconomic behavior, interpret key data patterns, and evaluate the effects of economic policies. Crosslist: ECON-601. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: ECON-100; ECON-150 or ECON-200; and MATH-221. Restriction: Registration not allowed in both ECON-401 and ECON-301. Note: Students may not receive credit toward a degree for both ECON-401 and ECON-301.