ECON 001A - PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS

    Recent Professors
    Lizzette Arroyo, Juan Rodriguez, Sung Kim, Ryan Ford, Jenni Kim, Rebecca Johannsen, Jonathan Altman, Bawl Truong
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate Algebra or placement into any Math course numbered 001 - 099
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2
    Description
    Introductory course in macroeconomic concepts and tools of economic analysis. Theory of demand and supply, national income accounting, economic growth, recessions and inflation. Fiscal and monetary theories and policies. The Federal Reserve system, tools of monetary control and international trade and finance. No credit if taken after ECON 001AH . Total of 54 hours lecture.
    Usually Held
    Fri 2:00pm–5:10pm, Mon 12:15pm–1:40pm, Mon 2:00pm–3:25pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm