Office Hours:
Wednesday, December 16 from 9 to 10 a.m. in 7416 Social Science
Thursday, December 17 from 8 to 9 a.m. in 7416 Social Science
Monday, December 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. in 7416 Social Science (Note this is different than announced in class!)
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 7:45 a.m.
Please plan to arrive at your assigned classroom by 7:30 a.m. so that you can start the exam on time. You will want to bring your student ID, two pencils, and a pen. You may also bring a calculator. DO NOT BRING CELL PHONES.Final Exam will be held in B102 Van Vleck
McBurney Students: 6117 Social Science
Note: to be considered a McBurney student you must have received prior permission from Professor Kelly.
Conflict Final Exam: Friday, December 18, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in 165 Bascom. Plan to arrive at the classroom no later than 9:45 and bring your UW ID. To take this exam you must have pre-registered with Professor Kelly
Homework #1 due Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Homework #2 due Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Homework #3 due Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Homework #4 due Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Homework #5 due Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Quiz #1: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Quiz #2: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Quiz #3: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Quiz #4: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA CREDIT GIVEN IN THE COURSE.NO EXAM GRADES WILL BE DROPPED. LOW GRADES WILL NOT BE DROPPED.
THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUP EXAMS TO REPLACE MIDTERMS THAT HAVE BEEN MISSED.
Your grade will be based on your overall performance. The final grade distribution will fall roughly along the following guidelines:
Top 12%: A
Next 15%: AB
Next 20%: B
Next 20%: BC
Next 20%: C
Bottom 13%: D and F
Dates for reading will be announced in class. The following course outline follows the structure of the textbook. This outline may be adjusted as the class progresses into the spring semester and may need to be adjusted with regard to assignments due to time constraints. Any pertinent announcements will be made in class and posted on the website.
Introduction to Macroeconomics: Chapters 1 and 2
Classical Theory: The Economy in the Long Run: Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6
Growth Theory: The Economy in the Very Long Run: Chapters 7 and 8
Business Cycle Theory: The Economy in the Short Run: Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13
Macroeconomic Policy Debates: Chapters 14 and 15
More on the Microeconomics Behind Macroeconomics: Chapters 16, 17, 18, and 19
What We Know, What We Dont: Epilogue