Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2026 - ECON 305 D100

Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (4)

Class Number: 2063

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 201 with a minimum grade of C-; 45 units. Students with a minimum grade of A- in ECON 103 and 105 at Simon Fraser University at their first attempt can complete ECON 305 concurrently with ECON 201 after 30 units. Students seeking permission to enroll on this basis must contact the undergraduate advisor in economics.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Concepts and methods of analysis of macroeconomic variables -- consumption, investment, government and foreign trade. Classical and Keynesian models compared; analysis of economic statics and dynamics.

COURSE DETAILS:

Description:

This course develops analytical, empirical, and computational skills that are used to study the macroeconomy. Topics include consumption, investment, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, and central bank communication as well as unconventional monetary policies used during the recent financial crisis. New Classical, Real Business Cycle, New Keynesian, Labour Search, and Overlapping Generation models will be covered.

Topics:

Static and Dynamic Models of the Economy, Unemployment, Economic Growth, Money and Inflation, Financial Markets, Expectation Formation, Central Bank Communication

Grading

NOTES:

Assignments (20%) and 2 Midterm Exams and 1 Final exams (80%) 
Please note that exam scores that have been penalized for academic dishonesty will not be dropped.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None:  Instructor will provide online textbook and prepared materials.

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.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


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.