Macroeconomics - BUSD 1008

Students examine how the economy behaves at the aggregate level. Topics include the flow of income among households, businesses, and governments; measuring and explaining what determines economic aggregates such as the total national product (GDP); inflation and unemployment; business fluctuations, economic growth, and full employment; and the model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply. The role of money and financial institutions is discussed, as are monetary and fiscal policies, exchange rates and balance of payments, purchasing power parity, and the impact of international trade.

Note: Prerequisite for Business Administration and Open Studies: BUSD 1002. Restricted to Business Administration, Machine Learning Analyst, Arts and Sciences Diploma and Open Studies.

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Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$495		$720.50		$1,215.50

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	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
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