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ECON 304 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

  • 3 credits
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Theory of national income, its measurement and determinants; analysis of inflation, growth, debt, and public policy.

ECON 304 is a course for students wishing to further their understanding of macroeconomics. The objective of the course is for students to develop competence in using macroeconomic models to explain the determination of aggregate output, prices, employment, and growth. In addition, students should learn to analyze the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on the macroeconomy. Extensive references to current macroeconomic developments and applications of macroeconomic models are essential elements of the course.

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

  • describe and analyze the determinants of output, employment, and growth in the long run;
  • describe and analyze business fluctuations in the short run;
  • analyze how government policy can influence the economy in both the long run and short run; and
  • be aware of current developments in the macroeconomy.

Prerequisite

ECON 204 (Principles of Macroeconomics); MATH 141 (Calculus in Management Sciences) or MATH 155 (Calculus for Biological Scientists I) or MATH 160 (Calculus for Physical Scientists I)

Important Information

Prerequisites: Introductory macroeconomics, introductory calculus.

Textbooks and Materials

Section 801

Required

  • Macroeconomics, 11th Ed.
    Mankiw, Gregory
    Not available at the CSU Bookstore
The e-book and the Achieve software are available directly in Canvas as an inclusive access.

Instructors

Niroj Bhattarai

niroj.bhattarai@colostate.edu

Colorado State University
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