ECA 112: The National Economy

3 credits

Learn the theory of national income determination; the goals of full employment, price stability, and economic growth. Examine alternative uses of fiscal and monetary policy, how the national economy operates, and with what consequences.

Distribution Requirement

  • Social Sciences

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this course, the successful student should be able to: -Understand the Foundation of Economics: The Economizing Problem -Understand How Prices and Output Quantities are Determined -Identify the Characteristics of the Market System -Identify the Components of the National Economy -Assess Macro-Economic Performance -Identify alternative national economic policy strategies -Explain the limitations of policies and their co-ordination

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2026

The National Economy
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Sections Offered: Spring 2026

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