Course #
34500
Section Number
1
Day(s)
M
-
W
Time(s)
1:30pm-2:50pm
Term
Spring 2026
Specialization
Finance & Policy
TA Session(s)
Instructor
Vellekoop, Nate

This course examines the working of the aggregate economy. It aims to understand the key determinants of business cycle fluctuations and of long-run economic development. This includes coverage of the role of employment, productivity, trade and fiscal deficits, inflation, and interest rates. The emphasis of the course is on the impact of monetary and fiscal policies on the macro economy. Students will be able to analyze and discuss important current economic issues, such as government spending and tax reforms, Social Security reforms, the conduct of monetary policy, and the impact of changing economic conditions around the world.

Notes

Attendance at discussion sessions is optional for this class.

Course Sections

Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus
Winter 2026 PPHA 34500/1 Macroeconomics for Public Policy Daniel Sullivan Tuesday 6:30pm-9:20pm Syllabus
Spring 2026 PPHA 34500/1 Macroeconomics for Public Policy Vellekoop, Nate Monday, Wednesday 1:30pm-2:50pm
Spring 2026 PPHA 34500/2 Macroeconomics for Public Policy Vellekoop, Nate Monday, Wednesday 3:00pm-4:20pm

TA Sessions

Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus
Spring 2026 PPHA 34500/1D01 TA Session: Macroeconomics for Public Policy Staff Friday 9:00am-10:20am
Spring 2026 PPHA 34500/2D01 TA Session: Macroeconomics for Public Policy Staff Friday 10:30am-11:50am