Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Economics 302 is an intermediate-level undergraduate course in macroeconomics. The course examines the long-run performance of economies, short-run fluctuations, and the role of macroeconomic policy. We address questions such as: What drives economic growth in the long run? Why are some countries richer and more productive than others? What causes recessions and recoveries—seen in fluctuations in output, jobs, and inflation? How can government policies stabilize the economy against these short-term fluctuations? The objective is not simply to list results for memorization, but to build the ability to analyze current macroeconomic events and understand their impact on the economy.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Problem sets	35%
Midterm 1	15%
Midterm 2	15%
Packback	10%
Participation	5%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
93% or higher	A
90 – 92.9%	A-
86 – 89.9%	B+
83 – 85.9%	B
80 – 82.9%	B-
76 – 79.9%	C+
73 – 75.9%	C
70 – 72.9%	C-
66 – 69.9%	D+
63 – 65.9%	D
60 – 62.9%	D-
< 60%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Participation - 5%

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Textbook. Revel for Intermediate Macroeconomics (1st Edition), by Nicolas Vincent and Pierre Yared, published by Pearson Education. Note that this is a fully digital, interactive learning platform rather than a traditional textbook.

• Packback. Packback is an AI-powered learning platform that promotes inquiry-based discussion. It will be used for assignments throughout the semester.