ECON 62 Topics in Macroeconomics

This seminar course will involve an in depth examination of selected topics that are of significance to the macro economy and economic growth. Topics will vary from year to year.  It will examine developments in the United States and other advanced and developing economies.  It will build on work done in Intermediate Macro (Econ 22) and Monetary Policy and the Economy (Econ 32) as well as the Financial Crisis (Econ 76).  It focuses especially on issues and trends in the macro-economy and movements in the business cycle that develop over time.  It is also possible to take an historical perspective on past macroeconomic developments including the Great Recession.  Will require writing a major paper. Not open to students who have received credit for ECON 042.

Instructor

Levin

Prerequisite

ECON 20, ECON 21, ECON 22, ECON 29 and ECON 32

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or SOC

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Offered

• Winter