E131.
Mankiw, Greg N. (2006) Macroeconomics, 6th edition, Worth Publishers.
- Assignments will be given for each chapter covered. Assignments will be spot graded, and answer keys will be provided for your benefit.
- Pop Quizzes will be given occasionally throughout the semester (5-6).
Online Quizes are available and should be used as preparation for the MC questions on exams
- The Midterm exam will be given on Oct. 15, 2007.
- The Final Exam is comprehensive and will be given on Friday December 14, 2007 from 2:15 to 4:15 PM. The final exam is given in the regular class room.
- Course Grades will be assigned using +/- grading. .
Problem Sets (average after dropping lowest score) |
15% |
Pop Quizzes (average after dropping lowest score) |
15% |
Midterm |
35% |
Final |
35% |
- I will make extensive use of the internet to distribute course materials, including old exams, answer keys, and assigned readings. Although I will attempt to notify you when major changes have been made to the web site, it is your responsibility to check the web site on a regular basis.
- Attendance is mandatory; no make up quizzes will be given.
- There will be no make up exams. Only medical emergencies are valid reasons for missing exams, in which case the weight of the missed exam will be allocated to any remaining exams.
- Exams must be taken on the assigned dates. Please note the dates listed above for both the midterm and the final.
- Assignments will not be accepted late (or by email). You may drop one problems set and one quiz grade from your average.
- All of the assigned readings will not be covered in detail in class. You are responsible for all of the material in these readings. Assigned readings for each class meeting should be read prior to class and then carefully reviewed after class.
- Class will be conducted in an open discussion/lecture style. Your participation is expected, and I will frequently call on students to discuss important topics.
- I will always be available to you during my office hours, by email, phone and by special appointment. I encourage you to make use of my time. Please do not wait until the day of an exam to ask for my assistance.
Below is a plan for the course, including (firm) exam dates, a lecture schedule (tentative), and required readings. All chapter appendices are required unless I tell you otherwise. I will assign additional readings to accompany some chapters. Although some of these readings will not always be covered in class in detail, they are required. In addition, any class handouts are required reading don't miss class.
Date
Begin Discussion of:
Chapt
Aug.
20
I. Introduction
The Science of Macroeconomics 1
22
The Data of Macroeconomics 2
29
II. The Economy in the Long Run
National Income: Where it Comes From and Where it Goes3
Sept.
19
Money and Inflation
4Oct.
3
The Open Economy
5
15
Midterm Exam: Chpts 1-5
1-5Oct.
17
Unemployment
6
24
II. Growth Theory
Economic Growth I 7Nov.
5
Economic Growth II
8Nov.
7
II. The Economy in the Short Run
Introduction to Economic Fluctuations 9 14Aggregate Demand I
and David Romer's Short Run Fluctuations Sec. INov
28
Agg Supply in Sec III of
David Romer's Short Run Fluctuations (Replaces Mankiw Ch 10-13)Dec
14
Final Exam 2:15 - 4:15 PM
Everything Listed Here