Macroeconomics

Understand National and Global Economies: Have you ever wondered what influences make a nation’s economy tick? In this course, you’ll explore key concepts like gross domestic product, unemployment, and inflation to understand how national economic activity is measured, along with the strengths and limitations of these statistics. You’ll also gain an understanding of the complexities of international trade and exchange rates, and learn about monetary and fiscal policies used to influence economic activity.

Why Take This Course? Ideal for students interested in economics, this course will strengthen your knowledge of how economies function and prepare you to think critically about global economic issues. By conducting an in-depth investigation of a national economy beyond your own, you’ll gain practical insights and be prepared to analyze and propose solutions for real-world economic challenges.

Students in GOA courses will need reliable access to a computer with webcam/microphone connections, an email address (preferably school-based), a Web-conferencing app (GOA courses use Zoom), and a Word processing app (GOA courses use Google’s G Suite). When necessary, alternative arrangements may be made. Some courses require additional materials which can be found here.

NCAA-approved course

UC-approved course

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