DoaneX: Macroeconomics - The Basics

by Doane University

About this Economics & Finance Course

Course Description

This course focuses on developing economic literacy among students, crucial for informed citizenship and personal financial management. By understanding basic economic concepts, students can make informed choices about personal finance, business investments, and policy support. This introductory-level course, provided by DoaneX, explores key mechanisms of the economy through an analysis of various economic systems, statistics and policy-making.

What Students Will Learn

Understand and apply basic economic concepts such as supply and demand.
Analyze different economic systems and their impacts.
Interpret critical macroeconomic indicators like GDP, unemployment, inflation, and poverty rates.
Evaluate the roles of monetary and fiscal policies in economic stabilization.
Discuss real-world macroeconomic issues and predict future economic trends.

Course Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites are required for this introductory course, making it accessible to anyone interested in economics and finance.

Course Contents

Introduction to Economic Concepts
Economic Systems and their Operations
Macroeconomic Statistics and their Interpretation

Economic Policy-Making: Monetary and Fiscal Policies

Who Should Enroll

This course is designed for beginners interested in learning about economics, high school graduates, career switchers, and anyone involved in making business or personal financial decisions.

Application of Skills

Students can apply the skills learned in various real-world contexts such as personal finance management, professional economic analysis, strategic business planning, and informed participation in civic and economic discussions.

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