Principles of Macroeconomics - Spring 2018
WEEK ONE
1.
The first day of class served as an introduction to macroeconomics. Course materials included:
Syllabus for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Copies of the same syllabi formatted to the university template are available here and here
Attendance, participation, and professionalism rubric
Absence Notification Form (requires Fresno State login)
Google Classroom (requires Fresno State login)
Guidelines for policy debate assignment for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Slides for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Guided notes for paper-based section and tablet-based section
In-class activity for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Hard copy of instructions for first homework assignment
First homework (requires Fresno State login)
2.
On the second day of class, we continued our introduction to economics.
In-class activity for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Same guided notes from last time
Extra credit opportunity (substitute for weekend homework)
WEEK TWO
3.
On the third day of class, we learned our first model, the Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF).
Second homework (requires login)
4.
On the fourth day of class, we started to discuss the supply-and-demand model of a market.
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based sections
Handout on supply-and-demand model
Heads up on next in-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based sections
Third homework (requires login)
5.
On the fifth day of class, we wrapped up our discussion of the supply-and-demand model of a market.
In-class activity for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Fourth homework (requires login), which helps you assess whether you're reading to move on or not
WEEK THREE
6.
On the sixth day of class, we discussed our first key macroeconomic variable: unemployment.
In-class activity for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Fifth homework (requires login)
7.
On the seventh day of class, we wrapped up our discussion of unemployment.
Same guided notes from last time
Handout on supply-and-demand model of labor market
In-class activity for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Sixth homework (requires login)
8.
On the eighth day of class, we started to discuss our next key macro variable, the price level.
In-class activity for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Seventh homework (requires login)
WEEK FOUR
9.
On the ninth day, we wrapped up our discussion of the price level and started to discuss GDP.
In-class activity for paper-based section and Google Classroom question for tablet-based section
Eighth homework (requires login)
10.
On the 10th day, we continued our discussion of GDP.
In-class activity for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Ninth homework (requires login)
11.
On the 11th day, we discussed money and interest rates.
Guided notes with handouts on interest rates and more applications of supply-and-demand model
In-class activity for paper-based section and Quizizz for tablet-based section
Handout on first mid-term exam
10th homework (requires login), which will help you practice for the first mid-term exam
Link to info on test of financial literacy
WEEK FIVE
12.
On the 12th day, we discussed foreign exchange rates.
In-class activity on review for paper-based section and tablet-based section
11th homework: Self-assessment (requires login)
13.
On the 13th day, we reviewed for our first mid-term exam.
Kahoot! as in-class activity
Handout for review for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Hwk is to study for exam
14.
On the 14th day, we took our first mid-term exam.
WEEK SIX
Presidents' Day Holiday
15.
On the 15th day, we discussed macroeconomic models.
Handout and in-class activity for paper-based section
Handout, collaborative slides, and additional instructions for tablet-based class
Optional hwk is exam wrapper
16.
On the 16th day, we started to discuss the Classical and Keynesian perspectives on the economy.
In-class activity for paper-based section and Quizizz for tablet-based section
12th homework for paper-based section and tablet-based section, which is to pick your policy debate question
WEEK SEVEN
17.
On the 17th day, we continued our discussion of Classical economics.
In-class activity for paper-based section and GoFormative for tablet-based section
13th homework (requires login)
18.
On the 18th day, we wrapped up our discussion of Classical economics and started to discuss Keynesian economics.
In-class activity for paper-based section and GoFormative for tablet-based section
Guide to Keynesian cross model
14th homework (requires login)
19.
On the 19th day, we continued our discussion of the "Keynesian cross" model.
In-class activity for paper-based section and tablet-based section
Same guide from last time
15th homework (requires login)
WEEK EIGHT
20.
On the 20th day, we continued our discussion of the "Keynesian cross" model.
In-class activity for paper-based section and Socrative for tablet-based section
Handout on balanced budget multiplier
16th homework (requires login)
21.
On the 21st day, we continued our discussion of Keynesian economics.
In-class activity for paper-based section and Quizizz for tablet-based section
17th homework for paper-based section and tablet-based section (requires login)
22.
On the 22nd day, we started to discuss "Austerian" economics.
Clip: Shrimp running on treadmill
In-class activity for paper-based section and GoFormative for tablet-based section
18th homework (requires login)
WEEK NINE
23.
On the 23rd day, we wrapped up our discussion of Austerian economics and did a mini-review and preview.
Gallup Test of Economic Literacy slides
Main slides
19th homework, which is a mini-review homework (requires login)
24.
On the 24th day, we started to discuss the "Aggregate Demand-Aggregate Supply" (AD-AS) model.
Handout on next in-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
20th homework (requires login)
25.
On the 25th day, we continued our discussion of the AD-AS model.
In-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe section
21st homework (requires login), which is last hwk before policy debate paper due
WEEK TEN
26.
On the 26th day, we wrapped up our discussion of the AD-AS model for now.
In-class activity for paper-based section and GoFormative for DISCOVERe section
No homework, except to work on policy debate paper.
27.
On the 27th day, we started to discuss monetary policy by discussing interest rates and the money supply.
Handout on money multiplier theory
Handout on next in-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
No homework, except to work on policy debate paper.
28.
On the 28th day, we discussed the money multiplier theory. Your policy debate paper was also due by the beginning of class.
Same guided notes from last time
In-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
22nd homework (requires login), which is due when we get back from Spring Break
Spring Break
WEEK ELEVEN
29.
On the 29th day, we wrapped up our discussion of the money multiplier theory and also discussed the quantity theory of money.
In-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
23rd homework (requires login)
30.
On the 30th day, we continued our discussion of monetary policy.
In-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe section
24th homework (requires login)
Handout on second mid-term exam, too
31.
On the 31st day, we continued our discussion of monetary policy.
Left over from 30th day slides
Same guided notes from last time
Groups for next time for paper-based class and DISCOVERe class
In-class activity for paper-based class and activity for DISCOVERe class
25th homework, which will help you practice for the exam (requires login)
WEEK TWELVE
32.
On the 32nd day, we started to review for our second mid-term exam.
In-class activity for paper-based class and activity for DISCOVERe class
No homework, except to study for exam.
33.
On the 33rd day, we continued to review for our second mid-term exam.
Same in-class activity from last time
No homework, except to study for exam.
34.
On the 34th day, we took our second mid-term exam.
WEEK THIRTEEN
35.
On the 35th day, we started to discuss open-economy issues, focusing on FOREX rates.
In-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
Handout on supply-and-demand model of FOREX rates again
Optional homework: Second mid-term exam wrapper
36.
On the 36th day, we continued our discussion of international finance.
In-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
26th homework (Fresno State login required)
37.
On the 37th day, we wrapped up our discussion of international finance.
In-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
27th homework (Fresno State login required)
WEEK FOURTEEN
38.
On the 38th day, we started our discussion of international trade.
In-class activity on absolute vs. comparative advantage
In-class activity on presentation for paper-based section and DISCOVERe section
28th homework (requires login)
39.
On the 39th day, we continued our discussion of international trade.
In-class activity on principal of comparative advantage for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
No homework, except to prepare for policy debate presentation.
40.
On the 40th day, we started to wrap up our semester as we got ready for student presentations.
In-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
No homework, except to prepare for policy debate presentation.
WEEK FIFTEEN
41.
On the 41st day, the second part of your policy debate assignment was due.
Multi-day in-class activity for paper-based section and DISCOVERe version
Optional survey as homework
42.
On the 42nd day, we continued student presentations.
29th homework, which is to make a multiple-choice exam question (requires login)
43.
On the 43rd day, we wrapped up student presentations.
In-class activity on confidence in policy statements for paper-based sections and DISCOVERe version
Last hwk: Attendance, participation, and professionalism self-assessment (requires login)
WEEK SIXTEEN
44.
On the 44th day, we started reviewing for the final exam.
In-class activity for paper-based sections and DISCOVERe version
45.
On the last last day of scheduled instruction, we reviewed for our final exam.