ECON G175 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Recent Professors
    Brydey Redmon, Jennifer Bailly, Herman Singh, Ashley Wong, Michael Hamilton, Andrew Flores, Hazel Hotchandani, Sina Salessi and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35–70 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course taught at the level of intermediate algebra or appropriate math placement.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Formerly: ECON G285 Principles of Macro Economics. This course is an introductory course applying economic analysis to the aggregate economy. Topics include measurement of economic activity, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, long run growth, and international trade. The course will explore economic fluctuations in the economy, the causes of recessions, gains from trade, and global economic disparities. C-ID: ECON 202.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:55am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:55am