Fall 2026 - ECON 105 D100
Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
Class Number: 1837
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Martin Santamaria
msantama@sfu.ca
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. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.
COURSE DETAILS:
Description
This is the standard introductory course in macroeconomics. Topics covered include long-run economic growth, inflation, unemployment, interest rates, exchange rates, financial markets, business cycles, fiscal policy, and monetary policy.
Topics
1. Measuring the economy: GDP, inflation, and unemployment
2. Long run growth
3. The financial system
4. Modeling the economy: Aggregate demand and aggregate supply
5. Money and banking
6. Open economy macroeconomics
7. Financial crises
Grading
- Exam 1 40%
- Exam 2 40%
- Exam 3 15%
- Participation 5%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Krugman, Wells, Au and Parkinson, Macroeconomics 4th Canadian Edition 2021 (E-Book only) ISBN:9781319331559
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Krugman, Wells, Au and Parkinson. Macroeconomics 4th Canadian Edition 2021 (Paper Textbook + Achieve) ISBN:9781319448882
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Krugman, Wells, Au and Parkinson, Macroeconomics 4th Canadian Edition 2021 (Loose-leaf Textbook+ Achieve) (ISBN:9781319448868)
Access to Achieve packages (bundled with new textbooks) is optional and not required to complete the assignments in this course.
RECOMMENDED READING:
None
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.
Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates.
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Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
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