ECON BC1001 Introduction to Macroeconomics

Prof. Mariana Colacelli, Fall 2006

Required Course Material:
-Book: Principles of Macroeconomics, N.G. Mankiw, 4th Edition. Thomson
South-Western Publisher, plus Online Subscription to “Econ.Aplia.com”.
-Extra readings will be posted in the course website.

ECON BC1001 covers macroeconomics at an introductory level, including such topics as how markets operate, welfare analysis, economic growth, economic fluctuations and monetary and fiscal policy. The course has two 75-minute lectures each week: Monday and Wednesday, 11:00 to 12:15pm. Additionally, students are encouraged (but not required) to attend one TA session each week. The course requirements are a midterm exam (35%), a final exam (50%), and problem sets (15%).

No prerequisites