Introductory Macroeconomics  An introduction to macroeconomics: a consideration of macroeconomic problems such as unemployment and inflation. Theories and policy proposals of Keynesian and classical economists are contrasted. Topics considered include: banking, financial institutions, monetary policy, taxation, government spending, fiscal policy, tradeoffs between inflation and unemployment in both the short run and the long run, and wage-price spirals.

Long-run Growth, Living Standards, and Sustainability The average person today has vastly more health, wealth, and leisure opportunities than 50 years ago, let alone 500. In this course, we will study this remarkable set of facts: how these improvements have been won; at what cost, and for whom; and whether current, unprecedented levels of population and living standards are sustainable. Through analysis of historical data, engagement with academic research, and in-class debates, students will develop a deeper understanding of these long-term trends and critically evaluate the key forces shaping them. They will then apply this toolkit to examine urgent questions about the future of progress, exploring challenges and opportunities such as climate change, resource scarcity, ecosystem degradation, population dynamics, and emerging technologies.

Kevin Kuruc

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Intro to Macro with Professor Kuruc was great. The course was really slow-paced, with homework/problem sets every couple of weeks and three main exams. I found most of the class pretty easy, except for the final, which was definitely more difficult than anticipated. Professor Kuruc was awesome and super passionate about the class, which made it entertaining!

Professor Kuruc is not only extremely knowledgeable but also very clear and easy to understand. He is willing to answer any and all questions. His office hours are gold. He can break down your questions in so many ways to make sure you understand. 

Everything he teaches is extremely clear. There won't be any surprises on home works or tests as long as you pay attention and review the notes before. I really enjoyed the way he drew out all of his thoughts and was EXTREMELY thoughtful and helpful when answering questions.