14.02 Principles of Macroeconomics
Catalog description:
Provides an overview of macroeconomic issues including the determination of national income, economic growth, unemployment, inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates. Introduces basic macroeconomic models and illustrates key principles through applications to the experience of the US and other economies. Explores a range of current policy debates, such as the economic effects of monetary and fiscal policy, the causes and consequences of the 2008 global financial crisis, and the factors that influence long-term growth in living standards. Lectures are recorded and available for students with scheduling conflicts.
Resources
- 14.02 Spring 2023 OCW (lecture videos, homework, solutions, exams)
- 14.02 Spring 2014 OCW (lecture slides, homework, solutions, exams)