Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - ECON 291 D100

Macroeconomic Policy (3)

Class Number: 2329

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-; ECON 105 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 115 with a minimum grade of A-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A general survey of macroeconomic policy issues. Explores current topics in macroeconomic policy including but not limited to: the costs of unemployment and inflation, government budget deficits, monetary and fiscal policy, financial deregulation, policy coordination, and management of exchange rates. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Topics:

  1. Macro Aggregates & Macro Models
  2. What policies encourage long-run economic growth?
  3. Labour markets: unemployment, AI, and human capital
  4. Bank of Canada, monetary systems, and monetary policy
  5. Government finances: fiscal policy, deficits, and government debt
  6. Exchange rates and the importance of policy coordination
  7. Importance of inflation expectations in markets
  8. Financial markets and regulations

Grading

  • Class & Tutorial Participation/Discussions 25%
  • Canvas Quizzes (5 in total) 15%
  • Midterm 25%
  • Final exam (cumulative) 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Reading material will be added/available through Canvas

RECOMMENDED READING:

Macroeconomics, Canadian Edition, 9th edition by Abel, et. al

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

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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