The Power of Macroeconomics: Economic Principles in the Real World

Coursera The Power of Macroeconomics: Economic Principles in the Real World

Platform
Coursera
Provider
University of California, Irvine
Effort
2-4 hours/week
Length
13 weeks
Language
English
Credentials
Paid Certificate Available
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Overview
In this course, you will learn all of the major principles of macroeconomics normally taught in a quarter or semester course to college undergraduates or MBA students.

Perhaps more importantly, you will also learn how to apply these principles to a wide variety of situations in both your personal and professional lives. In this way, the Power of Macroeconomics will help you prosper in an increasingly competitive and globalized environment.

This course is also available in Portuguese. To join the fully translated Portuguese version, visit this page: O Poder da Macroeconomia: princípios da economia no mundo real (em Português) | Coursera

Syllabus
WEEK 1
Welcome


WEEK 2
An Overview of Modern Macroeconomics


WEEK 3
The Aggregate Supply-Aggregate Demand Model and the Classical-Keynesian Debate


WEEK 4
The Keynesian Model and Fiscal Policy


WEEK 5
The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy


WEEK 6
Unemployment, Inflation, and Stagflation


WEEK 7
The Warring Schools of Macroeconomics


WEEK 8
Economic Growth and Productivity


WEEK 9
Budget Deficits and the Public Debt


WEEK 10
International Trade and Protectionism


WEEK 11
Exchange Rates, The Balance of Payments, and Trade Deficits


WEEK 12
The Economics of Developing Countries


WEEK 13
Final Exam

Taught by
Peter Navarro
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