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Course Objectives

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of key macroeconomic concepts and their applications in understanding "macroeconomic policy". By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze the principles of macroeconomics, including the measurement of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), economic growth, and business cycles. Students will gain insight into unemployment, inflation, and the role of aggregate demand in determining national income and output. Through the exploration of fiscal policy, monetary systems, and the impact of financial institutions, students will assess how policy decisions influence economic stability. The course will also cover topics including short- and long-term relationships between inflation and unemployment, and current issues in macroeconomic theory, such as macroeconomic instability. Additionally, students will evaluate the global aspects of macroeconomics, including international trade, exchange rates, and economic development challenges faced by developing countries.