Welcome! ECON 202 is intended to give you an introduction to the field of macroeconomics. Specifically, the course is designed to help you understand the basics of aggregate economic activity and the effects of fiscal and monetary policy on national income, unemployment, and inflation. I may also cover topics in international finance.

While there is no formal prerequisite, you might benefit from taking ECON 201 (introductory microeconomics) before this course. Also, you might find it helpful to at least occasionally read economic news (for instance, check http://money.cnn.com/ or http://www.foxbusiness.com/).

Downloads:

Course syllabus: .pdf file.

Topic 1: Introduction:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

Topic 2: Review of Demand and Supply:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

Topic 3: Measurement of GDP and Price Level:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

Topic 4: Unemployment:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

Topic 5: Inflation:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

Topic 6: Economic Growth:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

Topic 7: Business Cycle:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file, .xls file.

Topic 8: Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

Topic 9: Fiscal Policy:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

Topic 10: Money and Banks:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

Topic 11: Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy:

Food for thought and review questions: .pdf file.
Suggested homework problems: .pdf file.
Solutions to suggested homework problems: .pdf file.

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I taught:

  Fall 2007:

Econ 201, section 11 and section 13. You can download the course syllabus in .pdf file.

  Spring 2006:

Econ 201, section 11 and section 12. You can download the course syllabus in .pdf file.

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 I was a TA or grader for:

  Spring 2008:

Econ 703, taught by Prof. Simon Anderson

  Fall 2005:

Econ 771, taught by Prof. T. Wake Epps

  Spring 2005:

Econ 510, taught by Prof. Ronald Michener

  Spring 2005:

Econ 772, taught by Prof. John Pepper

  Fall 2004:

Econ 771, taught by Prof. T. Wake Epps

  Summer 2004:

Econ 202, taught by Ganesh Seshan

  Spring 2004:

Econ 772, taught by Prof. John Pepper

  Fall 2003:

Econ 771, taught by Prof. T. Wake Epps

  Spring 2003:

Econ 202, taught by Prof. Jason Taylor. Download my discussion sections' syllabus in .pdf file

  Fall 2002:

Econ 201, taught by Prof. Kenneth Elzinga. Download my discussion sections' syllabus in .pdf file

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