Course Description
Introduction to macroeconomic principles and analysis. Topics include the national income, the monetary system, inflation, business cycles, fiscal policy, the national debt, exchange rates, balance of payments, and economic growth.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify important positive macroeconomic issues present in the economy. (UNCG GSB SLO 1 & 2; Bryan School SLO 1)
- Identify important public policy and other normative macroeconomic issues present in the economy. (UNCG GSB SLO 1 & 2; Bryan School SLO 1)
- Choose appropriate models and other frames of reference for addressing macroeconomic issues. (UNCG GSB SLO 2; Bryan School SLO 1)
- Gather information appropriate to addressing macroeconomic issues. (UNCG GSB SLO 1 & 2; Bryan School SLO 1)
- Use appropriate information, models, and other frames of reference to analyze macroeconomic issues. (UNCG GSB SLO 1 & 2; Bryan School SLO 1)
Minerva Academic Curriculum (MAC) – Critical Thinking and Inquiry in the Social and Behavioral Sciences:
Through these courses, students acquire a working knowledge of the foundational tools for reasoning, including constructing sound arguments, evaluating the quality of evidence, and forming judgments about the evidence, arguments, and conclusions of others in Social and Behavioral Science disciplines.
In a Critical Thinking and Inquiry in the Social & Behavioral Sciences course, students will:
- Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.
- Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Worksheets/Writing Assignments | 10% |
| Pearson Revel Assignments | 25% |
| Packback Discussions (weekly, approximately 14) | 15% |
| Quizzes (eight, multiple choice, short answer) | 25% |
| Comprehensive Final Exam (online, multiple choice) | 25% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93% or higher | A |
| 90-92.9% | A- |
| 86-89.9% | B+ |
| 83-85.9% | B |
| 80-82.9% | B- |
| 76-79.9% | C+ |
| 73-75.9% | C |
| 70-72.9% | C- |
| 66-69.9% | D+ |
| 63-65.9% | D |
| 60-62.9% | D- |
| <60% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance is not required, as this is an asynchronous online course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Parkin, M., Bade, R., & Sarbaum, J. (2022). Macroeconomics Interactive, 1st edition. Boston, MA: Pearson (includes Pearson Revel access; ISBN 13: 8220144568750).
- Packback Questions (ISBN 13: 9780578986159)
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.