ECON C2002 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Recent Professors
    Haengku Yoon, Edwin D. Fagin PhD, Hoang Nguyen PhD, Misha T. Sarkovich
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.6Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Elementary Algebra or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better or eligibility for higher level math or through the placement process
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    ECON 302 Principles of Macroeconomics Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better or eligibility for higher level math or through the placement process Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4 C-ID: C-ID ECON 202 This course was formerly known as ECON 302 Principles of Macroeconomics. This course is a graphical and functional analysis of the economy as a whole. It focuses on the economy's well-being, problems, and possible solutions. Major topics include: basic economic analysis, demand, supply, and equilibrium in a market; macroeconomic sectors, goals, and problems (unemployment, inflation, business cycle, and government budget deficit); the economy's output, income, and price level; aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and equilibrium; and macroeconomic policies (fiscal and monetary). Time permitting, related topics such as international trade, international finance, and economic growth may also be discussed. Course work includes doing arithmetic problems, solving algebraic equations, and graphing straight and curvilinear lines.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Sat, Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:20am