Course Professor Term Meetings

ECON 3311 Intermediate Macroeconomics Will Grover Fall 2011 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m., FO 2.604

Professors Contact Information Office Location Email Address Office Hours Other Information GR 3.318 william.grover@utdallas.edu Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Please communicate using UTD mail. (WebCT mail is not utilized.)

Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, & other restrictions

ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics and (ECON 3304 Basic Tech. or MATH 2417 Calculus I or MATH 1325 App. Calc. I) or permission of instructor

Course Description

In this intermediate level core economic theory course, the functioning of the aggregate economy is analyzed starting from topics in basic aggregate data measurement. Given an introduction to the macroeconomic data and the basic flexible price model, the course addresses the macroeconomic concern of long-run economic growth and its determinants. Finally, theories of macroeconomic fluctuations are discussed.

1. Learn how macroeconomic variables such as national output, inflation and unemployment are measured along with their measurement limitations. Learning Outcomes 2. Understand the standard modern model of a closed aggregate economy. Understand differing theoretical perspectives on the impact of key macroeconomic variables on growth in national output in the long-run. 3. Understand differing theoretical perspectives on the impact of key macroeconomic variables on fluctuations in national output in the short-run. Required Texts & Materials

Mankiw, Gregory N., Macroeconomics (Seventh Edition), Worth Publishers.

UTD Policies and Procedures

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Course Policies Grading Criteria Grading Scale Make-up Exams Extra Credit Late Work Class Policies Students will participate in class discussions. Class Participation Why this policy? Student learning is enhanced by class discussions. Please arrive promptly to class. If you arrive late please be courteous by entering quietly. Attendance in all lectures is expected. No attendance grades are assessed. Why this policy? Student learning is enhanced by attending class lectures. Laptops, computers, cell phones, and other similar electronic devices are NOT allowed in class. Calculators are allowed. If uncertain whether an electronic device is allowed please speak to instructor. Why this policy? Laptops, cell phones, etc. can be a distraction for both the student using the device and other students nearby. It is essential for student learning that a proper classroom environment be made available at every class. Exceptions to this policy may be made per AccessAbility Services (http://www.utdallas.edu/studentaccess/). Every student at The University of Texas at Dallas is expected to exercise independent thought and expression as he or she strives for academic achievement. Incorporated in the quest for intellectual growth are the expectations of honesty, originality in written and oral expression, a respect for the exchange of ideas, and acknowledgement and recognition of the abilities and contributions of others. (http://www.utdallas.edu/judicialaffairs/UTDJudicialAffairsmaintainingintegrity.html) Chicago Manual of Style (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html) or Modern Language Association (http://www.mla.org/style) Exams are the work of the individual student. Present your UTD Comet Card for identification. Exams are open book and open notes. No communication with another person. If questions about exam please speak to instructor. Why this policy? The goal of an exam is for the student to demonstrate proficiency in the subject matter. Individual student work. Why this policy? This allows instructor to verify individual student progress. Top right corner of all assignments should have: Student Name Assignment Title Assignment Due Date 25% Exam I 25% Exam II 98-100 A+ 88-89 B+ 78-79 93-97 A 83-87 B 73-77 90-92 A80-82 B70-72 No Make-up Exams offered. No Extra Credit assigned. Late Work will not be accepted. C+ C C68-69 63-67 60-62 25% Exam III 25% Homework D+ D D0-59 Fail

Attendance

Laptops, cell phones, and other electronic communication devices.

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What is Homework Policy? What is Homework Format?

Academic Calendar

Date 8/25/2011 8/30/2011 9/1/2011 9/6/2011 9/8/2011 9/13/2011 9/15/2011 9/20/2011 9/22/2011 9/27/2011 9/29/2011 10/4/2011 10/6/2011 10/11/2011 10/13/2011 10/18/2011 10/20/2011 10/25/2011 10/27/2011 11/1/2011 11/3/2011 11/8/2011 11/10/2011 11/15/2011 11/17/2011 11/22/2011 11/24/2011 11/29/2011 12/1/2011 12/6/2011

Subject

Reading

Assessment

Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Data Measurement & Classic Model Ch. 3 Ch. 4 HW 1 HW 2 HW 3 Ch. 6 Exam I HW 4 Long Run Growth Ch. 7 HW 5 HW 6 Ch. 8 Exam II Ch. 9 Ch.10 Business Cycle Ch. 11 NO CLASS Ch. 13 HW 10 Exam III HW 7 HW 8 HW 9

These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.