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Course Schedule
| Week | Topic | Readings and Materials | Assignments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Reviewing Supply and Demand with Housing |
Chapters 1, 2.0-2.5
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TopHat Quiz 1 released Apr 2, Due Apr 7 Discussion Google Form: Supply and Demand Review Week 1 (April 3rd) Review Session Questions |
| Week 2 | Introduction to Macroeconomics, GDP |
Chapters 3.0, 3.1
|
TopHat Quiz 2 released Apr 9, Due Apr 14 Activity #1 in section Week 2 (April 10th) Review Session Questions |
| Week 3 | CPI |
Chapter 3.2
|
TopHat Quiz 3 released Apr 16, Due Apr 21 Activity #2 in section Week 3 (April 17th) Review Session Questions |
| Week 4 | CPI and Unemployment, Short-Run Macroeconomics |
Chapters 3.2, 3.3, 4.0, 4.1
|
TopHat Quiz 4 released Apr 23, Due Apr 28 Discussion Google Form: Midterm Review Week 4 (April 24th) Review Session Questions |
| Week 5 | Midterm Exam (Mon), Consumption Function and Short-Run Equilibrium (Wed) |
Chapters 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Monday:
Midterm Exam - In Class |
Midterm Exam: Monday, April 28th No Quiz this week Discussion Google Form: Midterm Recap No Review Session this week (May 1st) |
| Week 6 | Short-Run Equilibrium and Fiscal Policy |
Chapters 4.3, 5.1
|
TopHat Quiz 5 released May 7, Due May 12 Activity #3 in section Week 6 (May 8th) Review Session Questions |
| Week 7 | Tax Multiplier and Deficits, Debts, and Money |
Chapters 5.1, 5.2, 6.1
|
TopHat Quiz 6 released May 14, Due May 19 Discussion Google Form: Aggregate Expenditures Model Week 7 (May 15th) Review Session Questions |
| Week 8 | Deficits, Debts, and Money |
Chapters 5.1, 5.2, 6.1
|
TopHat Quiz 7 released May 21, Due May 28 Activity #4 in section Week 8 (May 22nd) Review Session Questions |
| Week 9 | Monetary Policy and Aggregate Demand |
Chapters 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1
Monday:
Memorial Day - No Class |
TopHat Quiz 8 released May 28, Due Jun 2 Discussion Google Form: Monetary Policy Week 9 (May 29th) Review Session Questions |
| Week 10 | Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply |
Chapters 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
|
TopHat Quiz 9 released Jun 4, Due Jun 10 Activity #5 in section Week 10 (June 5th) Review Session Questions |
| Final Exam: Tuesday, June 10th at 12:00-2:30 PM | |||
Weekly Learning Structure
Lectures
Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:30-1:45 PM in Campbell Hall
- Take notes during lecture
- Participate in real-time TopHat questions
- Ask questions during the lecture
- Review difficult topics after lecture
Discussion Sections
AI-based activities to connect with peers
- Complete and submit the assigned activity by the end of section
- Your top 3 (of 5) activities count for 15% of your grade
- Attendance and participation are mandatory for credit
Lecture Quizzes
Released Wednesdays, due before next Monday's lecture
- Based on previous week's material
- One chance to answer questions
- 40-50 correct answers needed for full credit (10% of grade)
Review Sessions
Thursdays, 5-5:50 PM and 6-6:50 PM in North Hall 1110
- Focus on lengthy, difficult word problems
- Not mandatory but helpful for deeper understanding
- Led by teaching assistants
Office Hours
Professor Lang: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 PM in North Hall 3032
Coffee Hours: Fridays, 1:00-2:00 PM (Rotating Location)
Sign up for Coffee Hours at: https://shorturl.at/eYOXy
Course Resources
TopHat Subscription (Required)
The only item you are required to purchase is a TopHat.com subscription. The quizzes will be run through TopHat and the platform will enhance lectures, since questions posed to the class can be "texted-in" through the app. All announcements and relevant information will be posted on TopHat (and Canvas).
To enroll in the class TopHat page:
- Go to www.tophat.com
- Log in to your existing Top Hat student account or use your school email to create a new account
- Search for "Introduction to Macroeconomics -- Spring 2025", Join Code: 504526
- Be sure to use your school email and correct ID number so we can accurately identify you!
- If you click "Next" enough, the price should only be $25 for a 4-month subscription
Textbook
- E-Textbook: Introduction to Macroeconomics (Free this term on TopHat!)
- Optional Textbook: Macroeconomics: Principles and Applications, 6th Ed., Hall & Lieberman
If you have financial constraints, please contact Professor Lang for potential accommodations.