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ECON-2301-004 Principles of Macroeconomics
Prerequisite: MATH-0303, RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and math skills
An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
The Economy online textbook at http://www.core-econ.org. This is a free textbook.
Paper, pencil, and calculator.
By the end of the semester you will be able to satisfactorily complete all the learning objectives listed in the Student Performance/Learning Objectives with a minimum of 60 percent competency level based on the completion of the exams and other assignments administered under the supervision of the instructor.
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Please keep up with the readings through the semester.
I will determine your final grade with the following:
Exams: 40%
Quizzes: 30%
Assignments and homework: 30%
All quizzes, homework, and exams have strict deadlines. If you submit any work after the deadline, you will receive a zero for that assignment. I do not offer extra credit.
I encourage you to study with a classmate or with a study group. Do not cheat. If you cheat or the work you submit is not your own, you will receive a zero.
Your final course grade will consist of an average of:
A = 100 to 89.5
B = 79.5 to 89.4
C = 69.5 to 79.4
D = 59.5 to 69.4
F = 59.4 and below
| Week 1 |
Economic decision making Technology, population, and growth |
| Week 2 |
Supply, demand, money, and credit |
| Week 3 |
Economic fluctuations and unemployment |
| Week 4 |
Employment and fiscal policy Midterm Exam |
| Week 5 |
Inflation, unemployment, and monetary policy |
| Week 6 |
Technological progress and living standards in the long run |
| Week 7 |
Capstone: The Great Depression, golden age, and global financial crisis |
| Week 8 | Final Exam |
The last day to withdraw from this class is December 5, 2018.
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