ECON 101 - PRINCIPLES OF ECON: MACRO

    Recent Professors
    Heather Micelli, Shafin Ali
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Placement as determined by the colleges multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of elementary algebra.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2
    Description
    An introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. This course introduces the study of the aggregate economy. Students examine macroeconomic indicators, analyze debates surrounding business cycle fluctuations, and explore issues related to international economics. Formerly ECON 101. C-ID ECON-202.