ECON 407 - Advanced Macroeconomics

Institution:

University of Maryland-College Park

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Description:

Prerequisite: ECON325 with a grade of 'C' (2.0) or better (or ECON305 by permission of department). For ECON majors only. An in-depth analysis of current issues in macroeconomic theory and policy. Topics covered include: 1. alternative perspectives on macroeconomics including monetarism, new classical equilibrium models, rational expectations, and real business cycle models; 2. long term growth, the slowdown in productivity growth, and concerns about U.S. competitiveness; 3. the effectiveness of macroeconomic policy in an open economy; 4. the effects of finance on the real sector.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umd.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 405-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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