Course #
34500
Section Number
1
Day(s)
M
-
W
Time(s)
3:00pm-4:20pm
Term
Spring 2026
Course Instructor
Nathanael Vellekoop
Specialization
Finance & Policy
TA Session(s)
Syllabus
Syllabus 3/3/26

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.

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 Nathanael Vellekoop Monday, Wednesday 3:00pm-4:20pm Syllabus

TA Sessions

Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus
Spring 2026 PPHA 34500/1D01 TA Session: Macroeconomics for Public Policy Staff Friday 10:30am-11:50am
Spring 2026 PPHA 34500/1D02 TA Session: Macroeconomics for Public Policy Staff Friday 1:30pm-2:50pm