Econ 712 - Ph.D. Macroeconomic Theory I (Fall 2019)
Handouts:
- Sep. 06. Difference equations Handout, Solutions and Notes
- Sep. 13. Nonlinear difference equations Handout, Solutions
- Sep. 20. Competitive equilibrium and offer curve Handout, Solutions
- Sep. 27. OLG and offer curve Handout, Solutions
- Oct. 04. Within-generation heterogeneity Handout, Solutions
- Oct. 11. Private Information Handout
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- Oct. 25. One-sector growth model Handout, Solutions
- Nov. 01. Value function iteration Handout
- Nov. 08. Properties of value functions Handout, Solutions
- Nov. 15. Properties of value functions II Handout, Solutions
- Nov. 22. Consumption-savings dynamics Handout, Solutions
- Dec. 06. Stochastic VFI and stationary distributions Handout, Solutions and Code
- Dec. 13. Mortensen-Pissarides Handout
Problem Sets:
- Due. Sep. 11. Problem Set 1, Example Code and Solutions
- Due. Sep. 18. Problem Set 2, Example Code, Solutions and Solution Code
- Due. Sep. 25. Problem Set 3, Solutions
- Due. Oct. 02. Problem Set 4, Solutions
- Due. Oct. 09. Problem Set 5, Solutions
- Due. Oct. 16. Problem Set 6, Solutions
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- Due. Nov. 01. Problem Set 1, Example Code and Solutions
- Due. Nov. 15. Problem Set 2, Solutions
- Due. Nov. 26. Problem Set 3, Solutions
- Due. Dec. 11. Problem Set 4, Solutions
Exams:
- First Quarter. Midterm, Common Mistakes
- Second Quarter. Final Exam, Solutions
Administrative Information:
Instructors: Dean Corbae and Rasmus Lentz
Lectures: Monday and Wednesday from 11:00-12:15, Ingraham Hall 120
TA office hours: Jason - Tuesday 09:30-10:45 - SS 7218, Katya - Thursday 12:45-14:00 - SS 6413.
Discussion Sections:
07:45-08:35: Sewell Social Sciences 6314
08:50-09:40: Sewell Social Sciences 6232
14:25-15:15: Sewell Social Sciences 4314
15:30-16:20: Sewell Social Sciences 4314