Macroeconomics is a branch of economics that aims to explain the functioning of the national economy as a whole. Macroeconomics looks at the behavior of a nation's economic aggregates, whereas microeconomics studies decisions made by individual consumers and business firms. The objectives of this course are to introduce the student to the basic principles of macroeconomic analysis, to illustrate how macroeconomics can be used to help understand the world around us, especially issues presented in the media. Topics include: national income analysis and determination, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, money and banking, national debt, and international trade. Emphasis on the everyday applications of macroeconomics makes this more than just a pure theory course.
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics can be taken concurrently or in any order.
Prerequisites
Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent, or active registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
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What you will learn
- Introduction to Economics
- Review of Microeconomics
- Measuring Economic Activity
- Output Gap
- Business Cycles
- Unemployment
- Price Level and Inflation
- Aggregate Expenditure Model
- Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Multiplier
- Fiscal Policy
- Money and Banking
- Monetary Policy Balance of Trade
- Exchange Rate and the Open Economy
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41603 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.