Course # 34500 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu Time(s) 6:30pm-9:20pm Term Winter 2026 Course Instructor Daniel Sullivan Specialization Finance & Policy Syllabus Syllabus 1/6/25 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 Vellekoop, Nate 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 9:00am-10:20am Recent News More news Q&A: Justin Marlowe on Chicago’s Looming Transit Funding Cliff Mon., October 06, 2025 Professor Anthony Fowler Delivers 2025 Aims of Public Policy Address Thu., October 02, 2025 Third Annual Harris Policy Innovation Challenge to Focus on City's Role in Supporting Sports Facilities Thu., October 02, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Coffee Chats in New York, NY Tue., October 07, 2025 | 11:00 AM Harris Social Impact Fellowship Information Session Tue., October 07, 2025 | 3:00 PM Coffee Chat in Iowa City Wed., October 08, 2025 | 9:00 AM Poindexter 210 S Dubuque St Iowa City, IA 52240 United States