GPEC 456Macroeconomic Policy and Public Finance
This course covers the determination of national income, inflation, unemployment and employment, aggregate supply and demand, short- and long-run growth, and the role of fiscal and monetary policy in affecting both macroeconomic and microeconomic outcomes. Within fiscal policy, we explore the impact of taxes, spending, and debt, with a particular focus on aspects of tax policy. Economic issues and policy options will be discussed in the context of current debates.