Elements of Macroeconomics

[Pages:44]Elements of Macroeconomics

(180.101)

Robert J. Barbera

Lecture 1

August 30, 2019

Lectures

? Dr. Barbera will give the lectures

? W & F at 9 AM, Room Remsen 1.

? Lectures are the centerpiece of the course

? Purpose of the Lectures:

Teach principles of macroeconomics Discuss current developments and policy

issues

Section Meetings

? Taught by Teaching Assistants (TA's) who are graduate students in the Economics Department

? See the Course Website for Times, Instructors, and Room Assignments

? Purpose of the section meetings:

Review lecture material Go over problem sets Teach new material Answer questions

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Exams and Grading Policy

? First Exam? Oct. 1st

20%

? Second Exam--Nov. 5th

30%

? Final Exam--Dec. 18th

40%

? Problem Sets and

Section Participation

10%

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