Economics 318 - Seminar on Macroeconomic Policy from the Great Depression to the Present
Sem:Macroecon-Great Depression
Fall
2023
01
4.00
Gillian Brunet
M W 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Smith College
ECO-318-01-202401
Sage 216
gbrunet@smith.edu
What can history teach us about macroeconomic policy? This course will use macroeconomic history from 1913 to the present to explore key issues in macroeconomic policy that remain relevant today, with special focus on the Great Depression and Great Recession. Students will examine the evidence behind the theoretical frameworks presented in ECO 253 and delve into the empirical literature on both historical and contemporary monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: ECO 253; and ECO 220 or SDS 220. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required.
[CE] JR/SR only; Prereq: ECO 253 & (ECO 220 or SDS 220)