Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECO3302)
Overview
Welcome! In this course, we will investigate the factors that influence the level of aggregate economic activity and the decision-making that ultimately results in the determination of aggregate economic quantities (e.g., levels of consumption, investment, and employment). You will learn about a wide array of topics, including inflation, exchange rates, business dynamism, monetary and fiscal policy, financial markets, labor markets, etc. You will also analyze the impact of various government fiscal policies (using general equilibrium models) and the behavior of business cycles and patterns across various countries. The hope is that at the end of this course you have a solid understanding of basic macreoconomic concepts, and feel comfortable compiling, analyzing, and writting reports using macroeconomic data.
Prerequisites
ECO 1311, ECO 1312, ECO 3301, and MATH 1309 or MATH 1337.
Course Textbook
- TBD.
- More advanced textbook for interested students: TBD.
Office Hours
- Office: 310C Umphrey Lee.
- Dates & Times: Mondays, 13:00-16:00, by appointment (book your slot here).
- Email: luisperez@smu.edu.
Lecture Meeting Times
- MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM (Class #2538)
- MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM (Class #3550)
Midterm and Final Exams
- Midterm: March 14 (Friday).
- Final: May 9 (Friday; pending confirmation by the school.)