Principles of Macroeconomics - Spring 2019
WEEK ONE
1.
The first day of class served as an introduction to the course and to the social science of economics. 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, which are always a complement to and never a substitute for attending class
Guided notes for paper-based section and tablet-based section, which are always yours to keep and meant to facilitate your note-taking
In-class activity for paper-based section and tablet-based section , where you always need to be in class to do in-class activities and you should always turn them in by the end of class
First homework (requires Fresno State login), where homeworks are always due by the beginning of the next class after they're assigned
WEEK TWO
2.
On the second day of class, we continued our introduction to economics.
Guided notes for paper-based and tablet-based section
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
Extra credit opportunity as optional homework
3.
On the third day of class, we learned our first model, the Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF).
Guided notes and handout on shape of PPF
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
Second homework (Fresno State login required)
WEEK THREE
4.
On the fourth day of class, we started to learn our second model, the supply-and-demand model of the market for a particular good or service.
Guided notes and handout on supply-and-demand model
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
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 and tablet-based section
Fourth homework (requires login), which helps you assess whether you're reading to move on or not
6.
On the sixth day of class, we discussed our first key macroeconomic variable: unemployment.
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
Handout on 100 dogs and 94 bones for paper-based and tablet-based section
Fifth homework (requires login)
WEEK FOUR
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 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 and tablet-based section
Seventh homework (requires login)
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)
WEEK FIVE
10.
On the 10th day, we continued our discussion of GDP.
In-class activity for paper-based 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
12.
On the 12th day, we discussed foreign exchange rates.
In-class activity on review for paper-based and tablet-based section
11th homework: Self-assessment (requires login)
WEEK SIX
President's day holiday
13.
On the 13th day, we reviewed for our first mid-term exam.
Slides for paper-based and tablet-based section
Guided notes for paper-based and tablet-based section
In-class activity for paper-based section and Kahoot with questions for tablet-based section
No homework, except to study.
14.
On the 14th day, we took our first mid-term exam.
No homework, except to read handout.
WEEK SEVEN
15.
On the 15th day, we discussed macroeconomic models as a prelude to discussing different macroeconomic perspectives.
Handout and in-class activity for paper-based section
Handout, collaborative slides, and additional instructions for tablet-based class
Optional exam wrapper homework (requires login)
16.
On the 16th day, we started to discuss the Classical and Keynesian views of the economy.
In-class activity for paper-based section and Quizizz for tablet-based section
Required 12th homework for paper-based and tablet-based sections (requires login)
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)
WEEK EIGHT
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 Kahoot! for tablet-based section
Guide to Keynesian cross model
14th homework for paper-based and tablet-based section (requires login), which is to work on policy debate paper
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 guided notes from last time
15th homework (requires login) and additional instructions
20.
On the 20th day, we continued our discussion of the "Keynesian cross" model.
In-class activity for paper-based section and GoFormative for tablet-based section
16th homework (requires login)
WEEK NINE
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
Same guided notes from last time
17th homework (requires login), which is the last homework before your policy debate assignment is due.
22.
On the 22nd day, we wrapped up our discussion of Keynesian economics for now and started to discuss "Austerian" economics.
Clip: Shrimp running on treadmill
In-class activity for paper-based section and GoFormative for tablet-based section
No homework, except to work on policy debate assignment.
23.
On the 23rd day, we wrapped up our discussion of Austerian economics and did a mini-review and preview.
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
18th homework, which is a mini-review homework (requires login)
First part of policy debate assignment was due
WEEK TEN
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 and tablet-based section
19th homework (requires login)
25.
On the 25th day, we continued our discussion of the AD-AS model.
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
20th homework (requires login)
26.
On the 26th day, we applied our AD-AS model, reinterpreting macro history through the lens of that model.
Handout on second midterm exam
21st homework (requires login)
WEEK ELEVEN
27.
On the 27th day, we wrapped up our discussion of the AD-AS model for now.
Same guided notes as last time
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
No homework, except to study for exam.
28.
On the 28th day, we reviewed for our second mid-term exam.
Handout for paper-based and tablet-based section
No homework, except to study for exam.
29.
On the 29th day, we took our second mid-term exam.
WEEK TWELVE
Cesar Chavez day holiday
30.
On the 30th day, we discussed monetary policy in the US.
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
Another optional "exam wrapper" homework (Fresno State login required)
31.
On the 31st day, we continued our discussion of US monetary policy.
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
22nd homework (Fresno State login required)
WEEK THIRTEEN
32.
On the 32nd day, we started to discuss open-economy issues, focusing on international finance.
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
Handout on supply-and-demand model of FOREX market again
23rd homework (Fresno State login required)
33.
On the 33rd day, we continued our discussion of international finance.
In-class activity for paper-based and questions for instant response for tablet-based section and Kahoot!
24th homework (Fresno State login required)
34.
On the 34th day, we wrapped up our discussion of international finance.
In-class activity for paper and also tablet-based sections
No homework over spring break
WEEK FOURTEEN
Spring break
35.
On the 35th day, we started to discuss international trade.
In-class activities for paper-based and tablet-based section
No homework, except to work on policy debate presentation.
36.
On the 36th day, we wrapped up our discussion of international trade.
In-class activities for paper-based and tablet-based sections
No homework, except to work on policy debate presentation.
37.
On the 37th day, we completed an online activity in lieu of physically meeting during normal class time. See Google Classroom for details. We'll also have an additional, optional review day during reading days after the end of scheduled instruction.
WEEK FIFTEEN
38.
On the 38th day, your policy debate presentations were due.
Multi-day in-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based section
Extra-credit follow-up survey as optional homework (see Google Classroom for link)
39.
On the 39th day, we continued your policy debate presentations.
25th homework: Make a multiple choice question (Fresno State login required)
40.
On the 40th day, we continued our discussion of policy debates.
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based sections
26th homework: Another self-assessment (Fresno State login required)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION BELOW
WEEK SIXTEEN
41.
On the 41st day, we started to review for our final exam.
In-class activity for paper-based and tablet-based sections
42.
On the last day of scheduled instruction, we continued to review for our final exam.
Misc links