ClassInfo

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

This is an intermediate course in microeconomics that focuses heavily on the economic tools relevant for public policy discourses. Eligible students are (1) those who have already taken an Introduction to Microeconomics course, (2) those who took the one-credit crash course in economics at HHH in the fall, or (3) those who are eager to learn and willing to put in the extra time needed to internalize a new way of looking at the world.

The primary textbook is "Microeconomics, 6^th Edition". Jeffrey M. Perloff. This is a nice resource for your policy library, and since it's an earlier edition, used copies can be purchased quite cheaply on Amazon. Another required book for this course is Arthur Okun's "Equality and Efficiency: The Big Tradeoff." You can also find inexpensive used versions of this short book online. Additional readings will also be assigned as per the syllabus.

One primary goal of the class is to help students establish the foundation necessary to become informed consumers of policy literature with an economic conceptual framework. Through this course, students will build intuition around major economic concepts, such as opportunity cost, preferences and utility, supply and demand, elasticity, market power, etc. Students will also learn how to analyze intermediate-level economic models: what assumptions the models make, what outcomes they suggest under these assumptions, and what happens once the assumptions are relaxed.

The other main goal of the course is to prepare students for success in PA 5805 and the PA
5022 courses (this class is a prerequisite for these courses). The material covered will provide you with the skills to succeed in classes such as Public Policy of Labor and Pay, Economics of Social Insurance Programs, etc.

I will determine grades based on the exams, problem sets, and participation (percent contribution of each to the final grade will be listed in the syllabus). Participation will reflect the student's attendance to lecture and labs as well as preparation for and contribution to group discussions.

Our class meets three times a week, two lectures plus a "lab" session. Lecture will consist of either a thorough overview of the new material or a group discussion of a policy topic we have been reading about. The lab session will be used exclusively for practicing new concepts using sample problems that are similar (but not identical) to the problem set. There will be one midterm exam mid-semester and one final exam, each sit-down tests covering one-half of the course material.

This is an intermediate course in microeconomics that focuses heavily on the economic tools relevant for public policy discourses. Eligible students are (1) those who have already taken an Introduction to Microeconomics course, (2) those who took the one-credit crash course in economics at HHH in the fall, or (3) those who are eager to learn and willing to put in the extra time needed to internalize a new way of looking at the world.

The primary textbook is "Microeconomics, 6^th Edition". Jeffrey M. Perloff. This is a nice resource for your policy library, and since it's an earlier edition, used copies can be purchased quite cheaply on Amazon. Another required book for this course is Arthur Okun's "Equality and Efficiency: The Big Tradeoff." You can also find inexpensive used versions of this short book online. Additional readings will also be assigned as per the syllabus.

One primary goal of the class is to help students establish the foundation necessary to become informed consumers of policy literature with an economic conceptual framework. Through this course, students will build intuition around major economic concepts, such as opportunity cost, preferences and utility, supply and demand, elasticity, market power, etc. Students will also learn how to analyze intermediate-level economic models: what assumptions the models make, what outcomes they suggest under these assumptions, and what happens once the assumptions are relaxed.

The other main goal of the course is to prepare students for success in PA 5805 and the PA
5022 courses (this class is a prerequisite for these courses). The material covered will provide you with the skills to succeed in classes such as Public Policy of Labor and Pay, Economics of Social Insurance Programs, etc.

I will determine grades based on the exams, problem sets, and participation (percent contribution of each to the final grade will be listed in the syllabus). Participation will reflect the student's attendance to lecture and labs as well as preparation for and contribution to group discussions.

Our class meets three times a week, two lectures plus a "lab" session. Lecture will consist of either a thorough overview of the new material or a group discussion of a policy topic we have been reading about. The lab session will be used exclusively for practicing new concepts using sample problems that are similar (but not identical) to the problem set. There will be one midterm exam mid-semester and one final exam, each sit-down tests covering one-half of the course material.

Class Participation (10%)
You will be graded on your participation in lecture and discussion. Participation includes attendance at lectures and discussion sections, active participation (by asking and responding to questions), and respect shown to peers and instructors. You are not guaranteed to receive all 10 percentage points.

Homework problem sets (10%)
You will receive problem sets regularly throughout the semester (8 total). They will be posted on Moodle on Tuesdays and due by the following Monday in class. Please type your problem sets and turn in a printed copy at the beginning of lecture. Problem sets are graded by TA with check, check minus, or check plus. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped. The problem sets are important to your learning and will be the best way to learn and understand the material and prepare for the exams.

Short memo and presentation (10%)
Students will work in groups that will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Each group will prepare a presentation for an in-class discussion on a policy or decision-making issue. Presentations will be based on your use of relevant economics tools and your informed opinions. In addition, each member of the group will write an individual memo - no longer than five pages double spaced-that summarizes his or her position on the issue. The memo will be due by noon the day of in-class discussion.

Midterm Exams (Two at 20% each, total midterms are 40% of final grade)
The in-class exams will cover material presented in lecture and discussion, problem sets and in the policy discussions. Exams will test concepts developed in class, as well as your ability to analyze and solve problems similar to those in your problem sets. I will give you sample test questions with answers to help you prepare for each exam.

Final Exam (30%)
The final exam will be the same format as the in-class exams and problem sets. It will be cumulative, although more heavily weighted towards the material in the final part of the course. The final exam is scheduled according to the University's Calendar on December 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Lectures will occur once a week on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. Lectures will cover material similar to the textbook and will go into more detail in certain areas and cover topics the textbook misses. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and some in-class problems and exercises. During half of the lecture sessions there will be short memo presentations. The class lectures are reinforced with homework problem sets and policy memos. Printed slide handouts will be provided to you at each class and posted on the Moodle site for note-taking.

Discussion sections will occur once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15. Discussion sections will focus on reviewing concepts that the class finds difficult and going over practice problems. Please let your TA know if there are specific concepts you would like covered.

Class Participation (10%)
You will be graded on your participation in lecture and discussion. Participation includes attendance at lectures and discussion sections, active participation (by asking and responding to questions), and respect shown to peers and instructors. You are not guaranteed to receive all 10 percentage points.

Homework problem sets (10%)
You will receive problem sets regularly throughout the semester (8 total). They will be posted on Moodle on Tuesdays and due by the following Monday in class. Please type your problem sets and turn in a printed copy at the beginning of lecture. Problem sets are graded by TA with check, check minus, or check plus. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped. The problem sets are important to your learning and will be the best way to learn and understand the material and prepare for the exams.

Short memo and presentation (10%)
Students will work in groups that will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Each group will prepare a presentation for an in-class discussion on a policy or decision-making issue. Presentations will be based on your use of relevant economics tools and your informed opinions. In addition, each member of the group will write an individual memo - no longer than five pages double spaced-that summarizes his or her position on the issue. The memo will be due by noon the day of in-class discussion.

Midterm Exams (Two at 20% each, total midterms are 40% of final grade)
The in-class exams will cover material presented in lecture and discussion, problem sets and in the policy discussions. Exams will test concepts developed in class, as well as your ability to analyze and solve problems similar to those in your problem sets. I will give you sample test questions with answers to help you prepare for each exam.

Final Exam (30%)
The final exam will be the same format as the in-class exams and problem sets. It will be cumulative, although more heavily weighted towards the material in the final part of the course. The final exam is scheduled according to the University's Calendar on December 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Lectures will occur once a week on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. Lectures will cover material similar to the textbook and will go into more detail in certain areas and cover topics the textbook misses. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and some in-class problems and exercises. During half of the lecture sessions there will be short memo presentations. The class lectures are reinforced with homework problem sets and policy memos. Printed slide handouts will be provided to you at each class and posted on the Moodle site for note-taking.

Discussion sections will occur once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15. Discussion sections will focus on reviewing concepts that the class finds difficult and going over practice problems. Please let your TA know if there are specific concepts you would like covered.

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Class Participation (5%)
You will be graded on your participation in lecture and discussion. Participation includes attendance at lectures and discussion sections, active participation (by asking and responding to questions), and respect shown to peers and instructors. You are not guaranteed to receive all 10 percentage points.

Homework problem sets (10%)
You will receive problem sets regularly throughout the semester (8 total). They will be posted on Moodle on Tuesdays and due by the following Monday in class. Please type your problem sets and turn in a printed copy at the beginning of lecture. Problem sets are graded by TA with check, check minus, or check plus. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped. The problem sets are important to your learning and will be the best way to learn and understand the material and prepare for the exams.

Short memo and presentation (15%)
Students will work in groups that will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Each group will prepare a presentation for an in-class discussion on a policy or decision-making issue. Presentations will be based on your use of relevant economics tools and your informed opinions. In addition, each member of the group will write an individual memo - no longer than five pages double spaced-that summarizes his or her position on the issue. The memo will be due by noon the day of in-class discussion.

Midterm Exams (Two at 20% each, total midterms are 40% of final grade)
The in-class exams will cover material presented in lecture and discussion, problem sets and in the policy discussions. Exams will test concepts developed in class, as well as your ability to analyze and solve problems similar to those in your problem sets. I will give you sample test questions with answers to help you prepare for each exam.

Final Exam (30%)
The final exam will be the same format as the in-class exams and problem sets. It will be cumulative, although more heavily weighted towards the material in the final part of the course. The final exam is scheduled according to the University's Calendar on December 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Lectures will occur once a week on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. Lectures will cover material similar to the textbook and will go into more detail in certain areas and cover topics the textbook misses. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and some in-class problems and exercises. During half of the lecture sessions there will be short memo presentations. The class lectures are reinforced with homework problem sets and policy memos. Printed slide handouts will be provided to you at each class and posted on the Moodle site for note-taking.

Discussion sections will occur once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15. Discussion sections will focus on reviewing concepts that the class finds difficult and going over practice problems. Please let your TA know if there are specific concepts you would like covered.

Class Participation (5%)
You will be graded on your participation in lecture and discussion. Participation includes attendance at lectures and discussion sections, active participation (by asking and responding to questions), and respect shown to peers and instructors. You are not guaranteed to receive all 10 percentage points.

Homework problem sets (10%)
You will receive problem sets regularly throughout the semester (8 total). They will be posted on Moodle on Tuesdays and due by the following Monday in class. Please type your problem sets and turn in a printed copy at the beginning of lecture. Problem sets are graded by TA with check, check minus, or check plus. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped. The problem sets are important to your learning and will be the best way to learn and understand the material and prepare for the exams.

Short memo and presentation (15%)
Students will work in groups that will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Each group will prepare a presentation for an in-class discussion on a policy or decision-making issue. Presentations will be based on your use of relevant economics tools and your informed opinions. In addition, each member of the group will write an individual memo - no longer than five pages double spaced-that summarizes his or her position on the issue. The memo will be due by noon the day of in-class discussion.

Midterm Exams (Two at 20% each, total midterms are 40% of final grade)
The in-class exams will cover material presented in lecture and discussion, problem sets and in the policy discussions. Exams will test concepts developed in class, as well as your ability to analyze and solve problems similar to those in your problem sets. I will give you sample test questions with answers to help you prepare for each exam.

Final Exam (30%)
The final exam will be the same format as the in-class exams and problem sets. It will be cumulative, although more heavily weighted towards the material in the final part of the course. The final exam is scheduled according to the University's Calendar on December 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Lectures will occur once a week on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. Lectures will cover material similar to the textbook and will go into more detail in certain areas and cover topics the textbook misses. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and some in-class problems and exercises. During half of the lecture sessions there will be short memo presentations. The class lectures are reinforced with homework problem sets and policy memos. Printed slide handouts will be provided to you at each class and posted on the Moodle site for note-taking.

Discussion sections will occur once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15. Discussion sections will focus on reviewing concepts that the class finds difficult and going over practice problems. Please let your TA know if there are specific concepts you would like covered.

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Class Participation (10%)
You will be graded on your participation in lecture and discussion. Participation includes attendance at lectures and discussion sections, active participation (by asking and responding to questions), and respect shown to peers and instructors. You are not guaranteed to receive all 10 percentage points.

Homework problem sets (10%)
You will receive problem sets regularly throughout the semester (8 total). They will be posted on Moodle on Tuesdays and due by the following Monday in class. Please type your problem sets and turn in a printed copy at the beginning of lecture. Problem sets are graded by TA with check, check minus, or check plus. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped. The problem sets are important to your learning and will be the best way to learn and understand the material and prepare for the exams.

Short memo and presentation (10%)
Students will work in groups that will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Each group will prepare a presentation for an in-class discussion on a policy or decision-making issue. Presentations will be based on your use of relevant economics tools and your informed opinions. In addition, each member of the group will write an individual memo - no longer than five pages double spaced-that summarizes his or her position on the issue. The memo will be due by noon the day of in-class discussion.

Midterm Exams (Two at 20% each, total midterms are 40% of final grade)
The in-class exams will cover material presented in lecture and discussion, problem sets and in the policy discussions. Exams will test concepts developed in class, as well as your ability to analyze and solve problems similar to those in your problem sets. I will give you sample test questions with answers to help you prepare for each exam.

Final Exam (30%)
The final exam will be the same format as the in-class exams and problem sets. It will be cumulative, although more heavily weighted towards the material in the final part of the course. The final exam is scheduled according to the University's Calendar on December 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Lectures will occur once a week on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. Lectures will cover material similar to the textbook and will go into more detail in certain areas and cover topics the textbook misses. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and some in-class problems and exercises. During half of the lecture sessions there will be short memo presentations. The class lectures are reinforced with homework problem sets and policy memos. Printed slide handouts will be provided to you at each class and posted on the Moodle site for note-taking.

Discussion sections will occur once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15. Discussion sections will focus on reviewing concepts that the class finds difficult and going over practice problems. Please let your TA know if there are specific concepts you would like covered.

Class Participation (10%)
You will be graded on your participation in lecture and discussion. Participation includes attendance at lectures and discussion sections, active participation (by asking and responding to questions), and respect shown to peers and instructors. You are not guaranteed to receive all 10 percentage points.

Homework problem sets (10%)
You will receive problem sets regularly throughout the semester (8 total). They will be posted on Moodle on Tuesdays and due by the following Monday in class. Please type your problem sets and turn in a printed copy at the beginning of lecture. Problem sets are graded by TA with check, check minus, or check plus. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped. The problem sets are important to your learning and will be the best way to learn and understand the material and prepare for the exams.

Short memo and presentation (10%)
Students will work in groups that will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Each group will prepare a presentation for an in-class discussion on a policy or decision-making issue. Presentations will be based on your use of relevant economics tools and your informed opinions. In addition, each member of the group will write an individual memo - no longer than five pages double spaced-that summarizes his or her position on the issue. The memo will be due by noon the day of in-class discussion.

Midterm Exams (Two at 20% each, total midterms are 40% of final grade)
The in-class exams will cover material presented in lecture and discussion, problem sets and in the policy discussions. Exams will test concepts developed in class, as well as your ability to analyze and solve problems similar to those in your problem sets. I will give you sample test questions with answers to help you prepare for each exam.

Final Exam (30%)
The final exam will be the same format as the in-class exams and problem sets. It will be cumulative, although more heavily weighted towards the material in the final part of the course. The final exam is scheduled according to the University's Calendar on December 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Lectures will occur once a week on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. Lectures will cover material similar to the textbook and will go into more detail in certain areas and cover topics the textbook misses. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and some in-class problems and exercises. During half of the lecture sessions there will be short memo presentations. The class lectures are reinforced with homework problem sets and policy memos. Printed slide handouts will be provided to you at each class and posted on the Moodle site for note-taking.

Discussion sections will occur once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15. Discussion sections will focus on reviewing concepts that the class finds difficult and going over practice problems. Please let your TA know if there are specific concepts you would like covered.

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Class Participation (10%)

You will be graded on your participation in lecture and discussion. Participation includes attendance at lectures and discussion sections, active participation (by asking and responding to questions), and respect shown to peers and instructors. You are not guaranteed to receive all 10 percentage points.

Homework problem sets (10%)

You will receive problem sets regularly throughout the semester (8 total). They will be posted on Moodle on Tuesdays and due by the following Monday in class. Please type your problem sets and turn in a printed copy at the beginning of lecture. Problem sets are graded by TA with check, check minus, or check plus. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped. The problem sets are important to your learning and will be the best way to learn and understand the material and prepare for the exams.

Short memo and presentation (10%)

Students will work in groups that will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Each group will prepare a presentation for an in-class discussion on a policy or decision-making issue. Presentations will be based on your use of relevant economics tools and your informed opinions. In addition, each member of the group will write an individual memo - no longer than five pages double spaced-that summarizes his or her position on the issue. The memo will be due by noon the day of in-class discussion.

Midterm Exams (Two at 20% each, total midterms are 40% of final grade)

The in-class exams will cover material presented in lecture and discussion, problem sets and in the policy discussions. Exams will test concepts developed in class, as well as your ability to analyze and solve problems similar to those in your problem sets. I will give you sample test questions with answers to help you prepare for each exam.

Final Exam (30%)

The final exam will be the same format as the in-class exams and problem sets. It will be cumulative, although more heavily weighted towards the material in the final part of the course. The final exam is scheduled according to the University's Calendar on December 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Lectures will occur once a week on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. Lectures will cover material similar to the textbook and will go into more detail in certain areas and cover topics the textbook misses. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and some in-class problems and exercises. During half of the lecture sessions there will be short memo presentations. The class lectures are reinforced with homework problem sets and policy memos. Printed slide handouts will be provided to you at each class and posted on the Moodle site for note-taking.

Discussion sections will occur once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15. Discussion sections will focus on reviewing concepts that the class finds difficult and going over practice problems. Please let your TA know if there are specific concepts you would like covered.

Class Participation (10%)

You will be graded on your participation in lecture and discussion. Participation includes attendance at lectures and discussion sections, active participation (by asking and responding to questions), and respect shown to peers and instructors. You are not guaranteed to receive all 10 percentage points.

Homework problem sets (10%)

You will receive problem sets regularly throughout the semester (8 total). They will be posted on Moodle on Tuesdays and due by the following Monday in class. Please type your problem sets and turn in a printed copy at the beginning of lecture. Problem sets are graded by TA with check, check minus, or check plus. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped. The problem sets are important to your learning and will be the best way to learn and understand the material and prepare for the exams.

Short memo and presentation (10%)

Students will work in groups that will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Each group will prepare a presentation for an in-class discussion on a policy or decision-making issue. Presentations will be based on your use of relevant economics tools and your informed opinions. In addition, each member of the group will write an individual memo - no longer than five pages double spaced-that summarizes his or her position on the issue. The memo will be due by noon the day of in-class discussion.

Midterm Exams (Two at 20% each, total midterms are 40% of final grade)

The in-class exams will cover material presented in lecture and discussion, problem sets and in the policy discussions. Exams will test concepts developed in class, as well as your ability to analyze and solve problems similar to those in your problem sets. I will give you sample test questions with answers to help you prepare for each exam.

Final Exam (30%)

The final exam will be the same format as the in-class exams and problem sets. It will be cumulative, although more heavily weighted towards the material in the final part of the course. The final exam is scheduled according to the University's Calendar on December 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Lectures will occur once a week on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. Lectures will cover material similar to the textbook and will go into more detail in certain areas and cover topics the textbook misses. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and some in-class problems and exercises. During half of the lecture sessions there will be short memo presentations. The class lectures are reinforced with homework problem sets and policy memos. Printed slide handouts will be provided to you at each class and posted on the Moodle site for note-taking.

Discussion sections will occur once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15. Discussion sections will focus on reviewing concepts that the class finds difficult and going over practice problems. Please let your TA know if there are specific concepts you would like covered.

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (15% of class grade)

Short Memo and In-Class Debate (15% of grade)

Two Quizzes (20% each; 40% of class grade)

Final Exam (30% of class grade)

(There must be class participation and reactions (look towards syllabus for more information on participation and reactions.))

FINAL EXAM:

Lecture MW 9:45-11:00AM Blegen 415

Homework assignments (10% of class grade): You will receive problem sets almost every week (9 total). They will be posted on Thursdays and be due the following Wednesday by noon (unless otherwise noted). Problem sets are graded by TA with check, check minus or check plus. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped.

Short memo and presentation (10% of grade): Students will work in groups that will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Each group will prepare a presentation for an in-class discussion on a policy or decision-making issue. Presentations will be based on your use of relevant economics tools and your informed opinions. In addition, each member of the group will write an individual memo - no longer than three pages - that summarizes his or her position on the issue. The memo will be due by noon the day of in-class discussion.

Three in class exams ( 10%, 20%, 20%, equals 50% of class grade)

Final exam (30% of class grade)