Economics 448W Course Page (Spring, 2009)

Section 1:  MW 9:30-11:00, Weidenbaum Center Conference Room (enter through Seigle 170)

Section 2:  MW 2:30-4:00, Seigle 204

Professor Steven Fazzari

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For more information about Prof. Fazzari go to his home page.

Office:  Seigle 185 (in the Weidenbaum Center suite, enter
              through Seigle 170)
Office Hours:  Tues. 2:45 to 4:15
E-Mail:  fazz@wustl.edu
Office Telephone:  314-935-5693

 

Brief Course Description

This writing-intensive course reviews and extends the major macroeconomic models from a comparative perspective and uses these models to analyze current macroeconomic and policy issues from different points of view.  The emphasis in spring 2009 will be on understanding the “Great Recession” that began in late 2007.  We will explore various perspectives on the cause of the crisis and evaluate the fiscal and monetary policy responses.

Students complete multiple writing assignments that emphasize critical analysis of theoretical perspectives and readings applied to current macroeconomic topics. Writing will be revised to improve logical structure, clarity, and style.  Enrollment limited; priority given to senior economics majors. Prerequisite: Econ 402. (Follow links on this page for more information.)

 

Teaching Assistants

Morgan Grossman-McKee

Office Hours:  Monday 1:30-2:30, or by appointment
E-Mail:  m.grossmanmckee@gmail.com

Charlene Lai

Office Hours:  Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 or by appointment
E-Mail:  charlene.w.lai@gmail.com

 

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