Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - ECON 105 D900

Principles of Macroeconomics (4)

Class Number: 1763

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2018
    Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Students with credit for ECON 205 cannot take ECON 105 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

COURSE DETAILS:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will gain a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the economic system as a whole. This course places primary emphasis on the fundamental determinants of national income and price levels, and also covers measures of economic performance, economic growth, and macroeconomic policies.

Topics:

  • Basic Economic Concepts 
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • National Income Accounting
  • The Economy in the Short run
  • The Economy in the Long run
  • Money, Banking, and Monetary Policy  

Grading

  • Tutorial Parcticipation 20%
  • Two Midterms 40%
  • Final Exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Ragan, Christopher T.S. Macroeconomics, 15th Canadian Ed. 2016 (Study guide and MyEconLab are NOT required for this course.)  

Department Undergraduate Notes:

***  NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Students requiring  accomodations as a result of a disability must contact the  Centre for Students with Disabilities  at 778 782 3112 or csdo@sfu.ca 

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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