Department of Economics

Iowa State University

Economics 302

Fall 2006

 

Intermediate Macroeconomics

www.econ.iastate.edu/classes/econ302/alexander/

Dr. Alexander

Office Hours: M,W,&F 9:00-11:00 and by appointment

166D Heady Hall

294-4038

talex@iastate.edu

Required Text: Olivier Blanchard, Macroeconomics, 4th edition

Topics	Readings
1. Introduction and Overview	Chapter 1
2. Macroeconomic Data	Chapter 2
3. The Economy in the Short Run: A. The Goods Market B. The Money Market C. IS/LM	Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5
4. The Economy in the Medium Run A. The Labor Market B. AD/AS C. Inflation	Chapter 6 Chapter 7   Chapters 8 & 9
5. The Economy in the Long Run	Chapters 10-12
6. Expectations	Chapters 14-17
7. Open Economy Macro	Chapters 18-21
8. Macro Policy	Chapters 24-26

 

Additional topics and readings may be assigned in class.

 

There will be two midterm examinations worth 30% each and a comprehensive final worth 30%. Five homework sets, evenly spaced throughout the semester, will account for 10% of the grade. Assignments must be turned in on time (except with a valid excuse). I do not give make-up exams, although alternative arrangements can be made if there is a legitimate reason for missing a test.

Midterm Exam Dates	Material (tentative)
Thursday,September 21	Topics 1-3
Thursday, October 26	Topics 4 & 5
Final: Thursday, December 14, 9:45-11:45 am	Topics 1-8

 

Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact the Disability Resources Office at 515-294-7220 in room 1076, Student Services Building to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.