ECON 2Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity
For all interested students and prospective economics majors. Examines how the overall level of national economic activity is determined, including output, employment, and inflation. Explores the roles of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy and promoting growth, with a focus on contemporary policy debates.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | Oakes Acad 105 | C. Hu | Open 0/135 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | A. Z. Shenoy | Open 0/140 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Thim Lecture 003 | J. H. Gonzalez | Open 119/155 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | D. Banerjee | Open 90/120 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | H. Saijo | Open 33/201 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | J Baskin Engr 152 | S. Saha | Open 129/130 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | A. Z. Shenoy | Open 166/190 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Steven Acad 150 | S. Saha | Open 129/130 |
| 02 | Lecture | TBA | Online | A. Z. Shenoy | Open 121/127 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | J. H. Gonzalez | Open 143/170 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenyue Hu | 4.0 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 88% | 7 |
| Ajay Shenoy | 2.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 36% | 71 |
| Hikaru Saijo | 2.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 50% | 23 |
| Subhra Saha | 3.9 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 80% | 92 |
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