ECON 002 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Recent Professors
    Philip Panaitescu-Neata, Somjita Mitra
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or higher or placement into transfer-level math/quantitative reasoning course.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2
    Description
    May be offered as an honors section. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or higher or placement into transfer-level math/quantitative reasoning course. Students learn the principles of economics focusing on aggregate economic analy- sis. Topics discussed include the market system of resource allocation, measure- ment of GDP, the problems of unemployment and inflation, stabilization policy, and macroeconomic controversies. The global economy, fundamentals of mar- kets, national income accounting and macroequilibrium, economic growth and business cycles, fiscal and monetary policies, money and financial institutions, international trade and finance are emphasized. ECON 001 IS NOT A