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Class number:
3408
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Title: Macro Policy Challenges |
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Department: Economics |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 25 |
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Current enrollment: 23 |
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Available seats: 2 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 |
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End date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: MWF: 12:00PM-12:50PM, SH - N129 |
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Instructor(s): Jimenez, Valeria |
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Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C+ or better in Economics 302. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement |
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the theoretical foundations of macroeconomic policy and its practical applications. It examines how economic policy shapes key outcomes such as the distribution of income and wealth and the allocation of resources. Students will explore a set of macroeconomic principles, policy objectives, and instruments while comparing diverse policy frameworks. Special attention is given to contemporary macroeconomic challenges, including rising public debt, income inequality, and the decoupling of carbon dioxide emissions from economic growth. By engaging with different theoretical concepts and perspectives, as well as real-world examples, students will develop the tools to analyze and assess the broader socio-economic impacts of macroeconomic policies. |