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Macroeconomics Curriulum

Our curriculum supplements instruction in undergraduate Principles of Macroeconomics classes, blending seamlessly into common topics. We provide a suite of materials, including videos, research briefs, lesson plans, and podcasts.  Explore our resources below. 

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Resources by Topic

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

Episode One: Are Natural Resources a Blessing or a Curse?

Natural resources can boost an economy at first, but they can also create long-term problems if countries rely on them too heavily instead of diversifying.

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CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

Episode Three: How Do We Really Measure Inflation?

Measuring inflation is more complicated than tracking prices because what people buy—and the quality of what they buy—continually changes

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MONETARY POLICY

Episode Five: Who Really Wins When Interest Rates Change?

Monetary policy affects people differently depending on where they live and their economic circumstances.

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UNEMPLOYMENT

Episode Two: Is AI Causing Unemployment—or Changing Work?

AI may replace some tasks and jobs, but it is also creating new roles and reshaping how people work.

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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Episode Four: Do Big Ideas or Small Improvements Drive Growth?

Big innovations can transform economies, but much of economic growth comes from small, continuous improvements within existing firms.​

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Quick Download

Download all Season 2 Macroeconomics curricular materials as a ZIP file.  Includes: Five videos, research briefs, lesson plans with discussion and extension questions, summary podcasts, and references. ​

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This work is funded by the National Science Foundation, Division of Undergraduate Education under grant DUE-2315696 and the CSWEP-SSRC Women in Economics and Mathematics Research Consortium.

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