
At the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of macroeconomics and its fundamental concepts. They will begin with an introduction to macroeconomics, exploring its emergence and relevance in today's economic context.
In the National Income Accounting section, students will learn essential concepts such as the circular flow of income and various methods for calculating national income, including the product (value-added), expenditure, and income methods. They will also understand the differences between factor cost, basic prices, and market prices, as well as key macroeconomic identities. Students will differentiate between nominal and real GDP and examine the relationship between GDP and welfare.
The Money and Banking section will cover the functions of money, the demand and supply for money, and how banks create money through their lending activities. Students will analyze a fictional bank's balance sheet to grasp money creation processes, including limits to credit creation and the money multiplier effect. Additionally, they will learn about policy tools used to control money supply in the economy.
By completing this course, students will be well-prepared to apply macroeconomic principles in real-world scenarios and further their studies in economics or related fields. I hope you will enjoy the course and it will be fruitful for your journey in the field of economics.