Intermediate macroeconomics

Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session

Recitations: 1 session / week

14.01SC Principles of Microeconomics

14.02 Principles of Macroeconomics

The primary goal of this course is to help you develop a consistent way of thinking about some key macroeconomic phenomena.

In particular, we will try to address the following type of questions:

We will shed light on all the above questions. However, do not expect a simple answer to any of these questions—there is no simple answer! Rather, what you should aim for is to develop a framework for studying these questions, along with some empirical guidance. We will review some of the key lessons research in macroeconomics has reached over the years—lessons that will help you understand why certain policy questions remain the topic of hot debate in both the academic and the political arena.

Unless you had a serious medical problem (e.g., hospitalization), do not expect any exemption or any kind of leniency with regard to deadlines etc. Instead, I will only provide all of you with the following insurance:

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