ECON112

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ECON112

Introductory Macroeconomics ECON112 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       999      0         Open
  02       40      0         40

A one-semester introduction to macroeconomic analysis. The course will focus on how resources are utilized in a market economy. Topics will include inflation, unemployment, productivity growth and the way in which monetary and fiscal policies influence the pace of economic activity, and the international balance of payments.

MAJOR READINGS

Section 1: Samuelson, P. and W. Nordhaus,
MACROECONOMICS
Section 2: Lipsey & Courant Macroeconomics

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Section 1: Two semester examinations and a final examination scheduled by the Registrar. Weekly homework assignments. Section 2: Six Problem Sets, two quizzes and a final examination scheduled by the Registrar.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Prerequisite: ECON111. A working knowledge of elementary high school algebra as established by passing the mathematics placement examination given to all freshmen, by completing MATH107 or any higher number course offered by the Wesleyan Mathematics Department, or by obtaining advanced placement in calculus. Please note that if you 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.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON

Prerequisites: ECON111

Section 01: Grossman, R; Times: M.W.... 1:10PM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given
Section 02: Moore, B; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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