ECON112

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ECON112

Introductory Macroeconomics ECON112 FA

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	53	5	Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM;	No	Yes
2	50	0	Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;	No	Yes

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

This one-semester introduction to macroeconomic analysis 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- 2:30PM;; 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: Baker, M; Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;; 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-22-1999

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