About this course: In this course, you will learn all of the major principles of macroeconomics normally taught in a quarter or semester course to college undergraduates or MBA students. Perhaps more importantly, you will also learn how to apply these principles to a wide variety of situations in both your personal and professional lives. In this way, the Power of Macroeconomics will help you prosper in an increasingly competitive and globalized environment. This course is also available in Portuguese. To join the fully translated Portuguese version, visit this page: https://www.coursera.org/learn/macroeconomia-pt/
Created by: University of California, Irvine
Taught by: Dr. Peter Navarro, Professor
Paul Merage School of Business
| Commitment | 13 hours of videos and quizzes |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Spanish, Chinese (Simplified) |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Welcome
1 video, 1 reading, 1 reading
WEEK 2
An Overview of Modern Macroeconomics
5 videos, 1 reading
Graded: An Overview of Modern Macroeconomics
WEEK 3
The Aggregate Supply-Aggregate Demand Model and the Classical-Keynesian Debate
6 videos, 1 reading
Graded: The Aggregate Supply-Aggregate Demand Model and the Classical-Keynesian Debate
WEEK 4
The Keynesian Model and Fiscal Policy
5 videos, 1 reading
Graded: The Keynesian Model and Fiscal Policy
WEEK 5
The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy
7 videos, 1 reading
Graded: The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy
WEEK 6
Unemployment, Inflation, and Stagflation
8 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Unemployment, Inflation, and Stagflation
WEEK 7
The Warring Schools of Macroeconomics
7 videos, 1 reading
Graded: The Warring Schools of Macroeconomics
WEEK 8
Economic Growth and Productivity
5 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Economic Growth and Productivity
WEEK 9
Budget Deficits and the Public Debt
6 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Budget Deficits and the Public Debt
WEEK 10
International Trade and Protectionism
5 videos, 1 reading
Graded: International Trade and Protectionism
WEEK 11
Exchange Rates, The Balance of Payments, and Trade Deficits
8 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Exchange Rates, The Balance of Payments, and Trade Deficits
WEEK 12
The Economics of Developing Countries
5 videos, 1 reading
Graded: The Economics of Developing Countries
WEEK 13
Final Exam
1 reading
Graded: Final Exam
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Ratings and Reviews
Concepts are explained in clear and efficient manner. However more emphasis should be laid on problem solving.
Great course, shows a clear overview of the world economy and how it works.
Incredible course, highly informative!
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KM
Very good overview of Macroeconomics