Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - ECON 483 D100

Selected Topics in Economics (3)

Topics in Macroeconomics

Class Number: 2778

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 19, 2024
    Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    To be determined by the instructor subject to approval by the department chair.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students.

COURSE DETAILS:


The course will cover the following topics
1. Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Models
2. Simulation methods; Dynare
3. Monetary Policy
4. Asset Bubbles and Risk-Taking
5. Central Bank Communication and Forward Guidance
6. Financial Literacy
7. Credit Rating Agencies, Conflicts of Interest
8. Labour Markets and Unemployment
Each week, students will submit a written assignment that includes both mathematical/analytical/computational work and a summary of the paper(s) that will be discussed in the seminar that week. Two students will be assigned to a paper each week and will be responsible for leading the class discussion. Two additional students will be assigned to present a critical assessment of the paper to the class. The final exam will cover theory, empirics, and methodology discussed in the seminar.

Prerequisites: ECON 305 and BUEC/ECON 333

Grading

  • Weekly writing assignments and quizzes: 30%
  • Paper presentation: 20%
  • Paper discussion: 15%
  • In class final exam: 20%
  • Participation 15%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None

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

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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