Course # 34500 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu Time(s) 6:30pm-9:20pm Term Winter 2025 Specialization Finance & Policy Course Instructor Daniel Sullivan 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. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2025 Macroeconomics for Public Policy Daniel Sullivan Tuesday 6:30pm-9:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Alumni Profile: Astrid Garcia, MPP’23 Thu., June 05, 2025 Q&A: Professor Steven Durlauf on DEI Policies, Racial Injustices, and the Trump Administration Wed., June 04, 2025 Alumni Profile: Kenneth Zalke, MPP’23 Thu., May 29, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Drop-in Application Consultation Tue., June 10, 2025 | 8:30 AM Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., June 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM