Econ 102 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

This course introduces core concepts in macroeconomic theory and their real-world applications. Topics include business cycles, economic growth (including the Solow growth model), inflation, unemployment, and monetary policy. The first half covers long-run growth models and classical economic theory, while the second half explores Keynesian economics through the IS-LM and IS-MP-PC models, international macroeconomics, and modern approaches to monetary policy. The course includes an Excel assignment to deepen understanding of key models and emphasizes connecting theoretical frameworks to current economic events.