XM 664 - Global Macroeconomics

(2.00 cr.)

Develops models and frameworks for analyzing opportunities and risks inherent to the global business environment. Students become adept at interpreting economic data and employing standard tools for the analysis of global economies and markets. Students learn some basic models and apply them to analyze historical and current economic events. Topics include determinants of long-run economic growth, short-run business cycles, fiscal and monetary policies, interest rate determination, and the balance of payments.