The overall goal of the course is to provide the student with a framework for organizing thoughts, analyzing economic events, and evaluating economic principles.
Continuity is important as subsequent information builds on the earlier concepts discussed.
Poor attendance usually translates into poor grades. If you miss class, you are responsible for getting any class notes missed and for keeping up with announcements made in class. Exams will be based on class lecture notes and assigned readings. Some material on the test may not be in the text. Exact chapters and topics to be covered will be detailed at least one class period before the exam is scheduled.