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Course title |
Principle of Macroeconomics (with Recitation) |
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Semester |
110-2 |
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Designated for |
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS |
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Instructor |
KELLY BARTON OLDS |
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Curriculum Number |
ECON1021 |
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Curriculum Identity Number |
303E10120 |
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Class |
05 |
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Credits |
4.0 |
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Full/Half
Yr. |
Half |
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Required/
Elective |
Preassign |
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Time |
Monday 5(12:20~13:10) Wednesday 5(12:20~13:10) Friday 2,3,4(9:10~12:10) |
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Remarks |
The upper limit of the number of students: 164. |
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Ceiba Web Server |
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1102ECON1021_05 |
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Course introduction video |
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Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
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Course Syllabus
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Course Description |
This class introduces the principles behind macroeconomics. . It follows the first semester class, which introduced the principles of microeconomics. Concepts such as GDP, price indices, inflation, unemployment, monetary & fiscal policy, exchange rates, etc. will be examined. The class is taught in English. The presentation will be largely based on Mankiw’s Principles of Economics with an extra emphasis on Taiwan's economy. |
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Course Objective |
A basic understanding of macroeconomics & Taiwan's macroeconomy |
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Course Requirement |
No prerequisites |
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Student Workload (expected study time outside of class per week) |
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Office Hours |
Note: I am usually around. Make an appointment to be safe, or just knock on the door and try your luck. |
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References |
待補 |
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Designated reading |
Mankiw's Principles of Economics |
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Grading |
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No. |
Item |
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Explanations for the conditions |
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1. |
Midterm Exam |
35% |
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2. |
Final Exam |
35% |
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3. |
Homework & Quizzes |
15% |
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4. |
Zuvio Participation |
15% |
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
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Week 1 |
2/14, 2/16, 2/18 |
Course Introduction & Begin Chapter 23: Measuring a Nation's Income |
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Week 2 |
2/21, 2/23, 2/25 |
Begin Chapter 24: Measuring the Cost of Living |
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Week 3 |
2/28, 3/2, 3/4 |
2/28 Mon. Holiday
Begin Chapter 25: Production & Growth |
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Week 4 |
3/7, 3/9, 3/11 |
Continue Chapter 25: Production & Growth |
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Week 5 |
3/14, 3/16, 3/18 |
Begin Chapter 26: Saving & Investment |
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Week 6 |
3/21, 3/23, 3/25 |
Finish Chapter 27, Basic Tools of Finance |
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Week 7 |
3/28, 3/30, 4/1 |
Begin Chapter 28: Unemployment |
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Week 8 |
4/4, 4/6, 4/8 |
Catching up & Answering Questions |
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Week 9 |
4/11, 4/13, 4/15 |
Midterm Exam |
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Week 10 |
4/18, 4/20, 4/22 |
Begin Chapter 29: The Monetary System |
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Week 11 |
4/25, 4/27, 4/29 |
Begin Chapter 30: Money, Growth & Inflation |
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Week 12 |
5/2, 5/4, 5/6 |
Begin Chapter 31: Open Economy |
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Week 13 |
5/9, 5/11, 5/13 |
Begin Chapter 32: A Macroeconomic Theory of the Open Economy |
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Week 14 |
5/16, 5/18, 5/20 |
Begin Chapter 33: Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply |
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Week 15 |
5/23, 5/25, 5/27 |
Finish Chapter 33 |
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Week 16 |
5/30, 6/1, 6/3 |
Final Exam |
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