ECON 302
Spring 2012
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02
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This course focuses on the study of economic aggregates such as employment and inflation and of the public policies (monetary and fiscal) aimed at controlling these aggregates. The first half of the course will concentrate on short-run issues; aggregate demand and supply in closed and open economies, business cycles, and stabilization policies. The second half of the course will focus on long-run issues; economic growth and microfoundations of unemployment and consumption. Upon completion of this course, students should be capable of an informed analysis of recent macroeconomic debates. They should also be prepared for upper-level electives on a variety of macroeconomic subjects. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Effective Citizenship, Quantitative Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning - Utilize mathematical economic models
Effective Citizenship - Examine Economic Policy Issue
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON300 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Mankiw, MACROECONOMICS
Eastlery, THE ELUSIVE QUEST FOR GROWTH
Farmer, HOW THE ECONOMY WORKS
Numerous Articles |
Examinations and Assignments:
Two mid-term exams and comprehensive final exam.
Problem sets. |
| Instructor(s): Craighead,Bill Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC004; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 9 | FR: 0 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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