Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe and discuss the basics of economics: opportunity costs and production curves, supply and demand, public sector and national income.
2. Explain the major problems of macroeconomics: opportunity costs and production curves, supply and demand, public sector and national income.
3. Illustrate policies of Keynes, monetarists, and supply-siders to the basic problems of above.
4. Discuss financial markets and international trade and finance.
5. Find and interpret pertinent data.
6. Solve homework problems using underlying mathematical theories.

ECON 103--Principles of Macroeconomics meets a General Education requirement of the following degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of General Studies.


ECON 103 promotes Student Learning Outcomes:

1. have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

2. can use appropriate college-level mathematical skills.

3. have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.

4. have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.