Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 302
Spring 2008
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This course develops theoretical and empirical tools for understanding the macro economy. An emphasis is placed on reconciling various macroeconomic models with the stylized facts of the data. The course begins with the study of long-run economic growth, both over time and across countries. Attention is then given to modern approaches to consumption, investment, international transactions, money demand, and labor markets. These are distilled into simple general equilibrium models, with neoclassical and (New) Keynesian variants. Critiques of both schools of thought are explored. Finally, the efficacy of countercyclical policy actions is examined in detail. Current events, both within the United States and abroad, are regularly discussed. Upon completion of this course, students should be capable of an informed analysis of recent macroeconomic debates. They also should be prepared for upper-level electives on a variety of macroeconomic subjects. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning |
| 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 |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Blanchard, Macroeconomics 4th ed.
Occasional news articles |
Examinations and Assignments:
5 problem sets (including data work on eViews), 2 midterms, registrar-scheduled final (all exams in class) |
| Instructor(s): Shelton,Cameron A. Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: SCIE121; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 9 | FR: 0 |
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