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Course Description
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Course Name
Macroeconomics
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Host University
Mahidol University
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Location
Bangkok, Thailand
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Area of Study
Business, Economics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description:
Introduction to macroeconomics principle, theories of output, consumption, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, international monetary system.
Course Objectives:
- Introduce and describe the fundamental concepts of economics such as what is economics, demand and supply analysis, elasticity, markets and competition, etc.
- Explain some of the macroeconomics variables or indicators such as, GDP, GNP, Inflation, the rate of interest, unemployment rate.
- Analyze some of the macroeconomics theory such as short-run and long-run of economy, the modern Keynesian theory, IS-LM framework and AS-AD model.
Teaching Methods:
- Provide lecture during the class hours
- Introduce games for analytical thinking
- Discuss some of the current economic news
Teaching Media:
- PowerPoint presentation
- Newspaper
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations