Fall 2026 - ECON 808 G100
Macroeconomic Theory I (4)
Class Number: 2034
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
BurnabySep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Lucas Herrenbrueck
lherrenb@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
ECON 807 or equivalent.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Covers modern macroeconomic theory, with a focus on mathematical and computational foundations. Topics may include: long-run growth, dynamic general equilibrium models, and business cycle analysis, as well as abstract spaces, measure theory, dynamic optimization, notions of equilibrium and welfare theorems with infinitely many goods.
COURSE DETAILS:
Description
This course is an introduction to modern macroeconomic theory, with a focus on mathematical and conceptual foundations. Topics will include: notions of equilibrium and market structure, dynamic optimization, growth theory, business cycle theory, monetary economics.
Grading
- Assignments 10%
- Participation 10%
- Midterm 35%
- Final exam 45%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
None
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Stokey and Lucas with Prescott: Recursive Methods in Economic Dynamics
- Ljungqvist and Sargent: Recursive Macroeconomic Theory
- Nosal and Rocheteau: Money, Payments, and Liquidity
- De Vroey: A History of Macroeconomics from Keynes to Lucas and Beyond
- Walsh, Carl: Monetary Theory and Policy, 4th edition, 2017
Registrar Notes:
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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.