This intensive course in introductory macroeconomics places emphasis on the fundamental principles necessary for success in International Economics (IPOL 8520), Development Economics (IPOL 8551) and Money Laundering & Terrorism Finance (IPOL 8555). In this course, we examine how the overall level of national economic activity is determined, including output, employment, and inflation. We explore the roles of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy and promoting growth, with a focus on contemporary policy debates.