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1.
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Theoretical
sessions: 17 September (16.00--17.30) and 19
September (13.00--14.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 1 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Problems set Solutions here
- Practical
session: 20 September
In this session we will basically do
three things: (i) look at exercise 3 (but using a different functionality to
work with data, called FRED, look here https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/), and
solve exercises 6 and 7. Notice that exercise 5 is already solved in the end of
this chapter.
2.
Measuring the Macroeconomy
Theoretical sessions: 24
September (16.00--17.30), 26 September (13.00--14.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 2 of the textbook:
Charles
I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
For the
particular issue of Price
Indices, it is better if you read the section "Nominal and Real GDP and Price
Levels" in Chapter
2 of the following textbook:
Stephen Williamson (2013).
Macroeconomics, Fifth Edition, Pearson Editors. N.Y.
click here for that section (4th edition)
Practical
session: 27 September
Problems
set Figure 2.4 In this session we will discuss exercises 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 of Chapter 2.
Solutions: Exercises 3 and 5
3. An
Overview of Long-Run Economic Growth
Theoretical
sessions: 1 October (16.00--17.30) and 3 October (13.00--14.30)
Slides
The
Appendix is just there for the curious student who wants to know WHY
growth rates have those particular properties. Not required for the
evaluation process.
Readings:
Chapter 3 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical sessions: 4 October
- Problems set
In this session we will discuss exercises 2 + 7 + 9 + 10 and 11 of Chapter 3
4. The Labor Market, Wages, and Unemployment
Theoretical
sessions: 8 October (16.00--17.30) and 10
October (13.00--14.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 7 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical sessions: 11 October
- Problems set In this session we will discuss exercises 2 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 8 of Chapter 7 Solutions here
5. Inflation
Theoretical
sessions: 15 October (16.00--17.30) and 17
October (13.00--14.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 8 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical sessions: 18 October
- Problems set In this session we will discuss exercises 1 + 3 + 4 + 6 + 7 + (8 removed) of Chapter 8
6. An Introduction to the Short Run
Theoretical
sessions: 22 October (16.00--17.30) and 24
October (13.00--14.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 9 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical sessions: 25 October
- Problems set In this session we will discuss exercises 3 + 4 + 5 + 7 of Chapter 9 Solutions Exercise 7 here
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Teste intercalar :
Midterm Test Sample here Solutions here Midterm Test 2017 Solutions Midterm 2017 Midterm Test 2018 Solutions Midterm 2018
- Este teste será dia 13 Novembro, 9:30--11.30h, Auditório B104.
The Midterm test includes all materials discussed from week 1 to week 6
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7. The Great Recession: a First Look
Theoretical
sessions: 29 October (16.00--17.30) and 31 October (11.00--12.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 10 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical
session: 4 November (11.00--12.30) das 11.00--12.30
In this session we will discuss exercises 1 + 3 + 4 of Chapter 10
Problems
set
New problem number 2 + Excel dataset 1 + Excel dataset 2
New problem
number 3 (about "Leverage")
8. The IS Curve
Theoretical
sessions: 5 November (16.00--17.30) and 7 November (13.00--14.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 11 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical sessions: 8 November
In this session we will discuss exercises 1 + 3 + 7 + 8 + 9 of Chapter 11
- Problems set + Detailed solutions to problems 7 + 8 + 9
9. Monetary Policy and the Phillips Curve
Theoretical
sessions: 12 November (16.00--17.30) and 14 November (13.00--14.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 12 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical sessions: 15 November
In this session we will discuss exercises 1 +2 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 11 of Chapter 12
- Problems set Detailed solutions to exercises 8 + 11 here
10. Stabilization and the AD-AS Framework
Theoretical
sessions: 19 November (16.00--17.30) and 21 November (13.00--14.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 13 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical sessions: 22 November
In this session we will discuss exercises 1 +3 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 of Chapter 13.
Problems set + Solutions here
Pay also particular attention to exercises 9 and 13, which are solved at the end of this chapter.
11. The Great Recession and the Short Run Model
Theoretical
sessions: 26 November (16.00--17.30) and 28 December (13.00--14.30h)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 14 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical sessions: 29 November
In this session we will discuss only exercises 1 + 3 of Chapter 14 (the othsers are difficult to work with in classes)
- Problems set + Excel file (Taylor Rule)
12. Exchange Rates and Internacional Finance
Theoretical
sessions: 3 December (13.00--14.30) and 5 December (13.00--14.30)
Slides
Readings:
Chapter 20 of the textbook:
Charles I. Jones (2013).
Macroeconomics, Third Edition, W. W. Norton & Company, N.Y.
Practical sessions: 6 December
In this session we will discuss exercises 1 + 2 + 3 +5 + 6 + 7 of Chapter 20
- Problems set ...+ (New) solutions here
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Final Test --or -- Exam
- Este teste será no dia ---- 2020, ---h.
Final Test Sample here Solutions here
Final Test January 2018 Solutions here
Exam January 2018 Solutions here
Final test January 2019 Solutions here
Exam January 2019 Solutions here
The final test above includes all materials discussed from week 7 up to week 12.
Is directed to those that did follow the "continuous evaluation"
regime
The exam above includes all materials discussed from week 1 up to week 12.
Is directed to those that did not follow the "continuous evaluation"
regime.
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