Brandeis University

    ECON 20A: Introduction to Macroeconomics

    Instructor: Karen Smith
    Prerequisites: ECON 2a with a B+ or higher or ECON 10a. May not be taken for credit by students concurrently with or after they have taken ECON 82b.
    Course Description: This course teaches students the intuition behind the macroeconomic theories. At the completion ofthis course, you will be able to:1. Understand the basic intuition behind the determination of output, employment, unemployment,interest rates and inflation.2. Comprehend further discussion in the next sequence of macroeconomics course on the topicsbelow:• Monetary and fiscal policies• International economic issues
    Session: Session I
    Day: T, W, Th, F
    Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
    Credit Hours: 4 Credits
    Course Format: On-Campus Course for Summer 2022
    Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: SS
    Enrollment Limit:
    Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course
    Course Tuition: $3,290
    Course Fees: None
    Open to High School Students: No