ECON 002 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Recent Professors
    Tyler Prante, Morassa Danai
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MATH 115 with a grade of C or better or placement into MATH 125 or Higher. Recommended: Self-placement into ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGLISH 101) or E.S.L. 110.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2
    Description
    This is a macroeconomics course which is a continuation of the introductory principles of economics. Topics considered include: national income and employment; economic fluctuations; business cycles; money, credit and banking; public financing and taxation; monetary, fiscal, and economic stabilization policies; international trade, tariffs, payments and policies; comparative economic systems; economic growth and development. Contemporary economic developments are considered throughout the course. Meets the general education Social Science requirement.