Macroeconomic Theory
Spring 2018
Jeffrey Parker, Reed College

This is the home page for Economics 314: Macroeconomic Theory at Reed College. The links at left allow you to navigate to various parts of the Web site for course information, pdf copies of the coursebook, and the reading list.

Class news

• [4/17]  The grade file has been updated through the second take-home exam.
• [2/27]  A coded grade file has been posted with grades through the take-home midterm exam. You may use this to assess your progress in the course so far.
• [2/19]  Instructor notes on Chapters 3 and 4 are now posted.
• [2/12]  Instructor notes on the Diamond model are now on the site.
• [2/7]  Instructor class notes on the Ramsey model are now posted.
• [1/29]  I have posted a set of diagnostic math problems. These problems reflect the calculus and algebra skills that we will use this semester. If your math skills are rusty, I recommend that you work them. If they cause you a lot of trouble, you should come in and talk to me for help or set up an appointment with Helen Scharber in Reed's Quantitative Skills Center to help you understand the methods used.
• [1/29]  The instructor's class notes on the Solow growth model are now on the site.
• [1/29]  A brief intro to econometrics is now posted. It may help you understand the empirical papers that we will read this semester.
• The first homework project is now posted. It is due at the beginning of class on Friday, February 2.
• Information about Econ 314 will be posted here. You should link to this page (rather than the other pages on the site).