ECON 1023 Introduction to Macroeconomics
Studetents with credit in ECON1002 may not take this course for credit. |
| Three (3) credit hours |
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The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to
macroeconomics, which is concerned with the overall well-being of the
economy. It is concerned with explaining and predicting the movements of
important economic aggregates such as: the inflation rate, the
unemployment rate, interest rates, GDP and GDP growth, and the exchange
rate. The purpose is to build a model showing the interrelationships
between between these aggregates. An important theme is the proper role
of the government in stabilising the macroeconomy.
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Dr. Anthony Myatt, Department of Economics, University of New Brunswick.
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Downloadable power point lecture notes, links to other
websites, and self-testing engines. The textbook is a critical part of
the necessary materials.
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The material is organised into the following chapters:
1. The Economic Problem
2. Demand and Supply
3. Measuring National Income
4. Growth, Unemployment, and Inflation
5. Aggregate Expenditures
6. Aggregate Demand and Supply
7. Money and Banking
8. The Money Market
10. Exchange Rates and the Balance of Payments
11. Fiscal Policy
12. Monetary Policy
13. A Walk Through the Twentieth Century
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Paul Krugman, Robin Wells and Anthony Myatt, Macroeconomics: Canadian Edition,
Worth Publishers, 2006. ISBN: 0-7167-7263-9
Textbooks can be ordered from the UNB Fredericton Bookstore:
506-453-4664
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The mark is based on quizzes and tests.
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There will be 13 quizzes, one at the end of each chapter. Each quiz is
worth 1% of your final mark, for a total of 13% of your final mark.
2. There will be a midterm test (after you complete chapter 6) worth 17%.
3. There will be a final test worth 70%. [The final test will cover the entire course.]
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| Six months |
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Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors.
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Once you complete the Apply Now form below, please send payment. Methods of payment accepted:
Cash (Do not send in the mail. Please deliver to the College of Extended Learning, 2nd Level, Wu Centre, UNB Fredericton Campus)
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