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Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - ECON 305 D100

Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (4)

Class Number: 1674

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 22, 2020
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 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:

This course covers the theory of income, employment and prices under static and dynamic conditions, including: national income accounting, growth theory, labour, consumption, and investment, monetary theory, business cycles, the effects of monetary and fiscal policies, and economic crises. There is some emphasis on open economy macroeconomics and international comparisons.

Topics: Static and Dynamic Models of the Economy, Economic Growth, Business Cycles, Employment, Money and Inflation, Financial Markets, Policy, Crises

Grading

  • Problem sets 10%
  • Midterms 50%
  • Final exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Macroeconomics, by Charles I. Jones, 4th edition, 2017, WW Norton & Co. Paperback version:
ISBN: 9780393602487

OR

Macroeconomics, by Charles I. Jones, 4th edition, 2017, WW Norton & Co. Looseleaf version.
ISBN: 9780393615340

I will be using the 4th edition but the 3rd edition is fine.  Additional materials will be provided by the instructor.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

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

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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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