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| This course has two distinct parts.
Part A looks at some topics in short-run macroeconomic
fluctuations, focusing on the emergence of rational expectations and
the Keynesian response to it. Part B studies some important
models in the field of economic growth. |
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| Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 -
4:45pm. Room GC283B. |
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| There will be a number of homeworks. Each homework assignment will be made available on this site, at least 10 days before the due date. You may either work alone on these homeworks, or in pairs. If two people work jointly on an assignment, they must hand in just one copy of the assignment with both names on it. Please note: |
| No more than two people may work jointly on an assignment: working in pairs facilitates learning; working in groups of three or more facilitates free-riding. Rest assured that the grading standards are NOT lower for students working alone. Put another way, there is no handicap to working in pairs. There IS a penalty for working in pairs and handing in assignments separately. |
| There will be two exams, a mid-term taken during class; and a final taken during regular examination time. |
| Please note that the mid-term exam takes two consecutive classes, and will be held on ?????? and ?????. The date and time for the final exam has yet to be determined. |
| The grade distribution will be as follows: Problem sets: 30%, Mid-term exam: 30%, Final exam: 40%. |
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| I do not have formal office hours. If I am in the office, which will usually be the case, then you are more than welcome to come talk with me. You can, of course, also choose to make an appointment. |