ECON 202 - Macroeconomics

Institution:

Cascadia College

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Description:

SS, GS - This course examines the national economy as a complex system of constituent parts. Students will learn to apply economic theory and acquire the tools to evaluate current economic issues as well as the causes and consequences of macroeconomic variables such as GDP, unemployment, business cycles, inflation, income distribution, economic growth and development. Students will explore the interconnectedness between economic and socio-political issues as well as the important link between economic and political power and its influence on the processes and consequences of economic growth and development, including income distribution, welfare, equity, and environmental sustainability. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ECON& 201 (formerly ECON 201) with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Completion of MATH 099 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing. Completion of ENGL 100(formerly ENG 100) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing into ENGL 101 (formerly ENG 101).

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cascadia.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 352-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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