In Recessions, Inflation and Economic Growth, you will get to know the economy as a whole. You will apply simple models to better understand the driving forces of phenomena such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth, foreign debt, and the current account deficit; and discover about their effects on our prosperity and wellbeing. Importantly, you will explore the effectiveness and desirability of policymakers' responses to various economic situations via monetary and fiscal policy. For example, you will discuss whether and when should the central bank change the interest rate, whether the government should run surpluses or deficits, and many other real world relevant questions.