ECON 416 - Computational Macroeconomics

This course offers an introduction to the basic programing concepts and analysis of applied macroeconomic models using numerical methods. Students learn how to write computer programs to simulate macroeconomic models. These models will be used to answer questions related to many areas of macroeconomics, including growth, business cycles, patterns of consumption and savings over the life cycle, and the distribution of wealth, among other topics. No prior programming skills required.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group II
Prerequisite(s): ECON 313 or ECON 314; or ECON 304 and MATH 111.
Instructional Method: Lecture-conference
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Evaluate data and/or sources.
Analyze institutions, formations, languages, structures, or processes, whether social, political, religious, economic, cultural, intellectual or other.
Think in sophisticated ways about causation, social and/or historical change, human cognition, or the relationship between individuals and society, or engage with social, political, religious or economic theory in other areas.