This course covers macroeconomics. Course 1A and 1B may be taken in either order. Analysis of the economy as a whole; determinants of the level of income, employment and prices; money and banking, economic fluctuations, international trade, economic development; the role of public policy.
We talked about purchasing power parity, the Big Mac index, how central banks can affect the exchange rates, pegging exchange rates and the current account deficit.
Published 03/13/14
We went over exchange rates, who buys and sells foreign currency, and the difference between currency appreciation and depreciation. We also talked about supply and demand in foreign exchange markets. Purchasing power parity was covered.
Published 03/11/14
We finished up monetary policy and went over how a central bank can effect an economy. We also examined the equation of exchange. We then started exchange rates.
Published 03/06/14