Course Overview
Presents a challenging overview of the workings of an economy. Stresses measurement and determination of national economic activity, the role of monetary and fiscal policy, and the understanding of inflation, unemployment and growth in an international environment. Prepares students to weigh political and economic issues as they relate to their business ventures.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$813.41
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe Canada's recent macroeconomic history.
- Understand the relationships amongst economic variables such as unemployment, inflation, and real Gross Domestic Product, and determine how changes in economic variables impact Canadian production.
- Recognize the role of the Bank of Canada and the banking industry in the Canadian economy.
- Explain how fiscal and monetary policies affect economic activity, and determine which policy would be most effective in achieving our economic goals.
- Describe how globalization impacts the Canadian economy.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Macroeconomics (ECON 2200) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are five offerings of ECON 2200 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 60453
Dates
Apr 30 - Aug 06 Loading
- CRN 60453
- $813.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 - Aug 06 | Thu | 13:00 - 16:50 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 206 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
William Shen
Course outline
Important information
- Please send any inquiries regarding this section to bfun@bcit.ca.
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CRN 21212
Dates
May 11 - Jul 08 Loading
- CRN 21212
- $813.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 - Jul 08 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:55 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3655 |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Charlene Richter
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- No classes on May 18 and July 1 Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account or log in to the Learning Hub to access this information. Students must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading and working with basic documents. This is a hybrid course. This course will meet on the first Monday May 11 and thereafter on Wednesdays in person on campus. This course uses the Mankiw textbook with MindTap (or etext with MindTap) which is available from the BCIT bookstore or direct from the publisher on the first day of class. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with the BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the instructor. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. If you have any questions about the course, please contact the instructor at Charlene_Richter@bcit.ca.
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CRN 63148
Dates
May 26 - Jul 16 Loading
- CRN 63148
- $813.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 - Jul 16 | Tue, Thu | 09:00 - 12:25 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 204 |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Rouzbeh Ghouchani
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- ** HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
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CRN 60248
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 30 Loading
- CRN 60248
- $813.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Zuzana Fromm
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an asynchronous online course supplemented with recorded videos of course content. This course requires all students to write both midterms as well as the final exam in person at the above dates/times/locations. Students must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however, they are required to submit all open book assignments/quizzes on their due dates. Students must have a textbook with MyEconLab (or etext with MyEconLab) by first day of class. This course is not self-paced. It contains weekly open book assignments/quizzes. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by your instructor. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. If you have any questions about the course, please contact the instructor, Zu Fromm (Zuzana_Fromm@bcit.ca) directly prior to registering. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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CRN 69678
Dates
Jun 01 - Jul 11 Loading
- CRN 69678
- $813.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Zuzana Fromm
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an asynchronous online course supplemented with recorded videos of course content. This course requires all students to write both midterms as well as the final exam in person at the above dates/times/locations. Students must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however, they are required to submit all open book assignments/quizzes on their due dates. Students must have a textbook with MyEconLab (or etext with MyEconLab) by first day of class. This course is not self-paced. It contains weekly open book assignments/quizzes. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by your instructor. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. If you have any questions about the course, please contact the instructor, Zu Fromm (Zuzana_Fromm@bcit.ca) directly prior to registering. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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