Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size35–50 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Elementary Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2DescriptionThe American macroeconomic system and its effects on social, cultural and political environments by focusing on aggregate economic analysis. Allocation mechanisms for scarce resources, such as supply and demand, are discussed and utilized. Aggregate measures of economic activity such as GDP, unemployment, labor participation rates and price indices are defined, examined and critiqued. Finally, the course examines macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, the Federal Reserve System, the Solow model of long run growth, the role of saving in the Solow model, short run (Keynesian) monetary and fiscal policy stabilization policy, the Classical model of the economy and international economics.Usually HeldMon Wed 9:45am–11:00am, Mon Wed 8:30am–10:40am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:25pm, Tue Thu 9:45am–11:00am 