Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - ECON 115 D100

Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)

Class Number: 1677

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Focused on basic competencies in macroeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include GDP, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, money, monetary and fiscal policies, exchange rates, government debt, globalization and trade policy. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 105 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is focused on basic competencies in Macroeconomics suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include Gross Domestic Product, Inflation, Unemployment, Economic Growth, Inequality, Saving & Investment, Financial System, Money, Banking/Central Banks, Fiscal & Monetary Policy, and the Central debates in Macroeconomics. Emphasizes on economic literacy is an important part of the course.
The expectation is this course will be delivered as an in-person class. That means that you will be expected to be able to attend classes. Audio from the lecture will be made available if feasible.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Exam 1 35%
  • Exam 2 35%
  • Exam 3 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Paul Krugman; Robin Wells; Iris Au; Jack Parkinson
Macroeconomics: Canadian Edition, 4th, 2021, MacMillan.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

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. 

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.

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

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.