ECON122 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
| Course Code: | 3110122 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Economics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. PINAR DERİN GÜRE |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to enable the students to understand the basic macroeconomics concepts. More specifically, the national income determination, monetary and fiscal policies and international trade theories are discussed at introductory level.
Course Content
Introductory macroeconomics course designed for non-departmental students. The nature of economics. The elements of supply and demand. Theory of income determination. Money and banking. Fundamentals of macroeconomic policy, monetary and fiscal policy. Basics of international trade.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to define and analyse a macroeconomic problem.It is expected that a student can explain the causes of a specific situation and identify alternative solutions.