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BUSC 1AH - Principles of Economics -
                    Macroeconomics - Honors
                    (3 units)
This course presents principles of aggregate economic analysis; economic cycles including recession, unemployment, inflation and economic growth; national income accounts; money and financial institutions; monetary and fiscal policy; alternative economic viewpoint; budget deficits and public debts; international trade and finance.

An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience.
Students may not receive credit for both BUSC 1A and BUSC 1AH.
(CAN ECON 2)
(54 hours lecture;      Degree appropriate, CSU, UC)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program
                        and   Completion of  (  MATH 71 - Intermediate ALgebra
                                                           or MATH 71A - Intermediate ALgebra
                                                           or MATH 71X - Practical Intermediate Algebra ).

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Use correct macroeconomic terminology.
  2. Utilize tools of macroeconomic analysis including graphing models in the abstract such as supply and demand, income-expenditure applications.
  3. Solve problems related to the mixed American economy; supply and demand; private and public sectors; national income, employment and fiscal policy; money, banking, monetary policy and the fiscal-monetary policy mix; economic growth and resource policies.
  4. Recognize various school of economic thought and their assumptions.
  5. Explain national debt, budget deficits, and international trade and finance.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing BUSC 1AH - Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics will:
  1. correctly know the use of monetary policy and make comments on the monetary policy being used by the FED.
  2. correctly know the use of fiscal policy and will be able to comment on the fiscal policy used by the government.
  3. be able to analyze the relationship between social, political, and/or economic institutions and human behavior.
  4. know the monetary policy and the tools available to the Fed to use a certain type of monetary policy.
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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