15.012 Applied Macro- and International Economics, Spring 2002
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Author(s)
Thurow, Lester
Alternative Title
Applied Macro- and International Economics
Date Issued
June 2002
Abstract
This course will focus on the environment of firms with particular emphasis on economic variables such as GNP, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates and international trade. The course is divided into five parts: The first presents the basic tools of macroeconomic management by focusing on historical episodes, particularly in the United States. The second looks at national economic strategies for development. The third section concentrates on the recent financial and currency crises in emerging markets. The fourth part looks at the problems faced by transition economies. Finally, the last module looks at challenges of developed countries.
Subjects
economic variables
GNP
inflation
interest rates
exchange rates
international trade
macroeconomic management
history
historical episodes
MIT Department
Sloan School of Management
Terms of Use
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