ECON 101 - Introduction to Macroeconomics

This course is an introduction to the current macroeconomic terminology, concepts and theory that are fundamental to understanding, analyzing, and evaluating the overall performance of an economy using examples drawn from the Yukon and Canadian economies.

This course is an introduction to the current macroeconomic terminology, concepts and theory that are fundamental to understanding, analyzing, and evaluating the overall performance of an economy. The topics covered in the course include the Yukon economy; gross domestic product; the price level and inflation; economic growth and productivity; saving and investment; unemployment; the Bank of Canada and the Canadian banking system; the international monetary system; aggregate demand and aggregate supply; and fiscal and monetary policy.

Course details

Academic level(s)Bachelor
CountryCanada
Language of instruction
InstitutionYukon University
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ECTS credits6.0
Field schoolNo
Fields of studyEconomics
Teaching placeOnline scheduled; Ayamdigut campus, Whitehorse
Tagsyukon
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