Academic Integrity Policy applies to all assignments, quizzes, and exams in this course.

Second week: Math toolkits review and enhancement Hawkes TV – Math Review

Problem sets will be assigned every week with extra credit opportunities. Format: analytical and quantitative applications of economic theories and models. Students are encouraged work in groups but must submit independent solutions. For each question, try to provide clear, concise, and concrete answers. The total grades for all problem sets are capped at 20%. Please note that all assignment deadlines are firm and late submission will not be accepted due to various extra credit opportunities.

Assignment grades are managed in Moodle. Please follow instructions carefully when submitting your work in Moodle.

Suggested PS solutions are provided for learning and correction in this course only. Do not cite or distribute. To report typos and errors, please email to Bchen@colby.edu

Grading Standards

A (90-100%): Excellent - Outstanding

All parts of the assignment are completed correctly, or with at most a few minor mistakes, plus there is something exceptional, for example particularly thorough or insightful answers

B (80-90%): Good - Very Good

All parts of the assignment are completed correctly, or with at most a few minor mistakes, but the answers aren’t particularly thorough or insightful

C (70-80%): Satisfactory

One or at most a very few parts of the assignment are incomplete, or there are at most a few substantial mistakes and/or several minor mistakes

D (60-70%): Not satisfactory

Several parts of the assignment are incomplete and/or there are several substantial mistakes; some of the assignment is completed and done well, however

F (<60%): Failing

Much of the assignment is incomplete or done incorrectly