ECON 7132 - Macroeconomics

Institution:

Georgia Southern University

Subject:

ECON Economics

Description:

This course is an introduction to advanced macroeconomic theory. The first half studies dynamic models of long-run growth: the Salow model, the neoclassical growth model, overlapping generation models, and endogenous growth models; it also discusses long-run policy issues and determinants of cross-country differences in per capital income and growth. The second part of the course focuses on real business cycle models and the micro-foundations for macro models. It examines the nature of short-run fluctuations and the evaluation of macroeconomic policies that aim at stabilization, inflation, unemployment and the national debt.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.georgiasouthern.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 478-5391

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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