ECON 2315 — Macroeconomic Theory
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ADNUpath SIusually offered: fall, spring, summerBostonOakland, CATraditional
Presents several theoretical approaches to the study of macroeconomic dynamics in both the short and long run. Emphasizes the use of rigorous mathematical tools, such as calculus, to examine the major determinants of fluctuations in employment and price level, as well as the rate of economic growth. Explores theoretical models to evaluate the operation and impact of various macroeconomic policy tools. Discusses how macroeconomic performance relates to issues of social justice.
Prerequisites
- all of:
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer B 2023 | 1 | 20 | 35 | 57% | 15.0 |
| Fall 2023 | 7 | 196 | 199 | 98% | 0.4 |
| Spring 2024 | 4 | 123 | 140 | 88% | 4.3 |
| Summer A 2024 | 1 | 26 | 38 | 68% | 12.0 |
| Summer B 2024 | 1 | 18 | 35 | 51% | 17.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 6 | 210 | 210 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 5 | 170 | 190 | 89% | 4.0 |
| Summer A 2025 | 1 | 22 | 35 | 63% | 13.0 |
| Summer B 2025 | 1 | 23 | 35 | 66% | 12.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 6 | 225 | 228 | 99% | 0.5 |
| Spring 2026 | 7 | 212 | 245 | 87% | 4.7 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 33% · T 34% · W 35% · Th 32% · F 32%
Common patterns: TF (22% of sections), MWR (16% of sections), W (14% of sections), M (12% of sections), R (11% of sections), F (10% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Abdul Mughal (23% of students) · reviews
- James Dew (21% of students) · reviews
- Veysel Ulusoy (16% of students) · reviews
- Mark Hooker (12% of students) · reviews
Spring
- James Dew (35% of students) · reviews
- Abdul Mughal (28% of students) · reviews
- Nancy Kimelman (10% of students) · reviews
- Mark Hooker (7% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- James Dew (54% of students) · reviews
- Martin Konan (46% of students) · reviews
Summer B
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
ECON 3990, ECON 4637, ECON 4640, ECON 4644, ECON 4692, ECON 4915, ECON 4970, ECON 4997, ECON 5293, ECON 5650
Courses that list ECON 2315 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (ECON course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ECON courses · Plan it at numap.app