Course Description

This course will consist of lectures on basic and intermediate level macroeconomics. Those who registered for this course are expected to have credits of " Introductory Economics", " Macroeconomics I", and " Macroeconomics II". Following up after " Macroeconomics II", discussions about inflation and unemployment are introduced. After this, we will discuss on the economic growth. Economists have different opinions on a number of topics in macroeconomics. In this course, such debates will be briefly introduced. If time permits, topics concerning micro foundations for macroeconomics such as the consumption hypothesis will be introduced.

Course Objectives

There are two objectives in this course. The first objective is to learn intermediate level macroeconomics. The second is to apply the knowledge of macroeconomics when considering current economic topics critically.

Grading Policy

Grades will be assessed on homework and final exams. The following two conditions are needed to obtain the credits. One is to submit homework that meets certain standards. The other is taking the final exam and score more than a certain level.

Textbook and Reference

Requirements(Assignments)

The preparation required for this course is as follows:
-Depending on the progress of the course, download the materials from the LMS and read the downloaded materials.
-As far as possible, refer to the references for the details of the contents described in the materials, and the words that you do not understand.

The review required for this course is the following:
-Review the materials and notes which is taken during class.
-Read the bibliography about subjects you do not understand or you are interested.
-When homework is given, complete and submit them.

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Schedule