Course Description: In this challenging, upper-level web-based economics course, students gain an understanding of macroeconomics by exploring and analyzing economic data through a variety of learning activities. Students learn how macroeconomics relates to them and how it differs from microeconomics. They study the measurement of aggregate economic activity and how it relates to employment and inflation. Finally, students study fiscal and monetary policies designed to promote economic stability. Throughout the course, students visit Web sites to access current economic data. Basic computer skills are recommended.

Course Contents:
Students will learn about:

• The Economy's Social Goals
• Circular Flow Model
• What is Macroeconomics?
• Economic Activity
• Measuring GDP
• Economic Growth
• AD/AS Model
• Types of Unemployment
• Measuring Unemployment
• Consequences of Unemployment
• What is Inflation?
• Price Level Indices
• Measuring Changes in Price Level
• Consequences of Inflation
• Fiscal Policy
• Monetary Policy
• Evaluation of Policy Tools

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