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Academic Year 2001/2002

Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 302 SP

This course introduces some of the standard theoretical and empirical tools of macroeconomics. A general (goods, labor and financial markets) equlibrium framework is used to analyze the impact of changes in consumer preferences, firms' investment strategies, and broad national policies (such as monetary or fiscal policies) on aggregate economic variables including employment, the inflation rate, the exchange rate, the rate of economic growth, and the distribution of income. The goal of the course is to instill the capacity for independent thought about economic policies and problems both in the United States and abroad.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ECON270 OR ECON300

SECTION 01

Major Readings

MACROECONOMICS, Blanchard

Examinations and Assignments

Two in-class tests, problem sets and a final exam scheduled by the Registrar.

Additional Requirements and/or Comments

Students who have completed ECON272 may not receive credit for ECON202.

No late papers or problem sets; no unexcused absences. Prerequisites: Students may be exempted from the MATH118 requirement if they: (1) Have been awarded a Wesleyan credit by the Mathematics department on the basis of strong performance in the ETS Advanced Placement Examination in Mathematics; (2) Scored on the math placement examination given to all entering freshmen at a level that entitles them to place into MATH122; OR (3) Passed a calculus course at another university that is at least as demanding as MATH118. Students who meet the calculus prerequisite for this course through Advanced Placement standing or by taking a calculus course at another university must submit a Prerequisite Override Form to the Registrar's Office. The form must be signed by the Economics Department chair at the Academic Forum or by the instructor. The form is available at the Registrar's Office. Please note that if y ou do not match one of the prerequisite listings EXACTLY, then you need a prerequisite override.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Rayack,Wendy   

Times: .M.W.F. 02:40PM-03:30PM;     Location: PAC125

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 15   Jr. major: 15

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO: 5   FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Focused Inquiry Course

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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