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444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402

ECO 2160 Principles of Macroeconomics

Basic economic principles with macro sequence. Interrelationship of households, business and government with an examination of Keynesian theory, fiscal policy and monetary policy. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.

Prerequisites: DEV 0035 and MAT 0050 or MAT 1120

Course Outcomes
  • Describe the nature of the business cycle, and differentiate the various theories of macroeconomic instability.
  • Measure national income accounts, and identify important macroeconomic variables, including the unemployment rate, the natural rate of unemployment, the inflation rate, productivity and the rate of interest.
  • Identify the effects of fiscal and monetary policies.
  • Explain basic macroeconomic terminology and concepts, including the distinction between real and nominal magnitudes.
  • Explain the supply and demand for money.
  • Describe the Federal Reserve System.
  • Illustrate aggregate demand and aggregate supply.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Business and Public Services
  • Department: Economics and Finance
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 5, Rm 312
Faculty: Zavakos
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 11
Meets: TTH from 10:00AM to 11:50AM
Section: 201
Open Seats: 11
Meets: TTH from
10:00AM to 11:50AM
Section: 201
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Vance
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 4
Section: 5T1
Open Seats: 4
Section: 5T1
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Bergman
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 5
Section: 5T2
Open Seats: 5
Section: 5T2
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Zavakos
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 2
Section: 5T3
Open Seats: 2
Section: 5T3
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Zavakos
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 14
Section: 5T4
Open Seats: 14
Section: 5T4
Face to Face
Courseview Campus Center (Mason)
Mason Bldg A, Rm 114
Faculty: Bergman
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 30
Meets: MW from 4:30PM to 6:20PM
Section: MN1
Open Seats: 30
Meets: MW from
4:30PM to 6:20PM
Section: MN1
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Kimble
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: B Term
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 5
Section: B51
Open Seats: 5
Section: B51