Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - ECON 305 D100

Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (4)

Class Number: 1709

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 16, 2018
    Mon, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 201 or 301, 60 units. Students with a minimum grade of A- in ECON 103 and 105 at Simon Fraser University at their first attempt can complete ECON 305 concurrently with ECON 201 after 30 units. Students seeking permission to register on this basis must contact the undergraduate advisor in economics.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Concepts and methods of analysis of macroeconomic variables -- consumption, investment, government and foreign trade. Classical and Keynesian models compared; analysis of economic statics and dynamics. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

We develop macroeconomic models to help us examine recent economic events  from around the world, such as the Great Recession and the financial markets crash of 2008 in the US, the European debt crisis, unemployment and world income inequality. Test and assignment questions will stress ability to use simple mathematical models to analyze policy.  


Topics: Static Models of the Economy, Unemployment, Economic Growth, Dynamic Models of the Economy, Money and Business Cycles, Financial Markets

Grading

  • One Midterm Test 30%
  • Final Exam 50%
  • Participation in lectures 5%
  • Problem sets 15%

NOTES:

There will be one midterm test (30%) and a  final exam (50%). The rest of the grade will be based on participation in lectures (5%) and  problem sets (15%) . Note that registration with Top Hat ($25) will be required.  

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Macroeconomics  5th Canadian edition 2014 By Mankiw & Scarth

RECOMMENDED READING:

Additional materials will be provided on the course website on Canvas.  

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:

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