The long-run macroeconomy Capital accumulation and technical progress Monetary and fiscal policy. You should either have taken or be currently enrolled in Economics 310. Economics majors are advised to take Economics 300 their junior year if possible to provide a foundation for upper division electives in the major. Business students, especially those with a finance interest, should find Economics 300 a good elective choice for their academic program. The course is conducted in a lecture-discussion format.
Lectures emphasize important or difficult points in the reading.
Since the course material builds over the semester, it is important that you keep up with the reading and do not fall behind. I feel very strongly that office hours are an extension of class time. When you have trouble with some concept or argument, I expect you to come in during office hours or to set up an appointment. Please note that an office hour is scheduled right before our class. I also expect to get email questions about things you would like to see discussed in class.