Principles of Macroeconomics Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

ECON-2301-002 Principles of Macroeconomics

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MATH-0303, RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and math skills

Course Description

An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Economics, by Acemoglu, Laibson, and List

• Textbook ISBN-10: 0-321-38395-8
• Textbook ISBN-13: 978-0-321-38395-2
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Supplies

Paper, pencil, and calculator.

Student Performance

1. Define economics, states the nature of the economics problem, and identify the five fundamental economics questions.
2. Construct a production possibility curve and describe how it illustrates basic economic concepts.
3. List the economic functions of the government. Identify three major kinds of taxes and also the major expenditures of federal, state, and local governments.
4. Identify the major elements of the national income accounting system and adjust GNP for changes in the price level.
5. Describe the phases of the business cycle; state the types and costs of inflation and unemployment.
6. Identify the Classical and Keynesian theories of employment and these related models: leakages-injection model, the expenditures-output model, and the aggregate demand-aggregate supply model.
7. Select appropriate discretionary fiscal and monetary policies to solve the problems of inflation, and unemployment; identify problems, criticisms, and complications associated with each policy.
8. Describe a Phillips curve, the effect of supply-side shocks on the curve, and two policy options for solving stagflation. 
9. Identify the supply and demand of money, illustrate how banks create money, and describe the structure of the Federal Reserve System. 
10. State the law of comparative advantage and the cases for free trade and for protection. 
11. Describe three international exchange rate systems, the international balance of payments system, and the current U.S. balance of payment problem and possible policy solutions.

By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all the learning objectives listed in the Student Performance/Learning Objectives with a minimum of 60 percent competency level based on the completion of the exams and other assignments administered under the supervision of the instructor.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Be on time and prepared for classroom discussion.If food and drink is allowed by the instructor then courtesy of disposing of items is required.Turn off all cell phones and pagers or place on vibrating mode.

Grading Criteria

The course grade will consist of four major exams and assigned weekly homework.  Your course grade will be the average of the four exams each weighted 60%, and homework weighted 40% of the total grade.    Late exams will earn a score of "0"; late homework will have a grade reduction of 10%.  Extra credit is not offered; no grades will be dropped.

It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture information through outside reading and/or notes from classmates. Assignments will not be accepted past the due date for any reason.  The final exam cannot be made up.

Working with others on exams is considered cheating and will result in a grade of "0".

This course in not self-paced.  Students are expected to check the course shell frequently for class information.

The final course grade will consist of an average of:

A = 100 to 89.5

B = 79.5 to 89.4

C = 69.5 to 79.4

D = 59.5 to 69.4

F =  59.4 and below

 

 

Attendance

Attendance will be tracked for those students who are receiving financial aid and/or VA benefits.

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Additional Information

Last day to drop the class with a "W" is November 22nd.

The instructor reserves the right to change assignment and exam dates with one week's notice.