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**What This Document Is**
This is the official course syllabus for Economics 202A, an introductory graduate-level course in Macroeconomics offered at the University of California, Berkeley during the Fall 2009 semester. It serves as a comprehensive guide outlining the course structure, expectations, and required materials for students enrolled in the program. This syllabus details the academic journey students will undertake, providing a foundational understanding of advanced macroeconomic principles.
**Why This Document Matters**
This syllabus is essential for anyone considering enrolling in or currently registered for Economics 202A. It’s particularly valuable at the beginning of the semester to understand the course workload, grading policies, and the instructor’s expectations. Prospective students can use it to assess whether the course aligns with their academic goals and background. Current students will find it to be a crucial reference point throughout the semester for important dates, assignments, and resources.
**Topics Covered**
* Long-Run Growth Models (Solow, Ramsey-Cass-Koopmans, Endogenous Growth Theory)
* Dynamic Optimization in Continuous-Time Models
* Overlapping Generations and its implications for growth and public debt
* Foundations of International Macroeconomics
* Consumption theory and related economic models
* Growth Accounting and comparative economic performance
**What This Document Provides**
* A detailed reading list, including seminal works and contemporary research papers in macroeconomics.
* Information regarding instructor and Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) office hours and contact details.
* A clear outline of the course’s core subject areas and their sequential organization.
* References to key textbooks and academic journals utilized throughout the course.
* A foundational overview of the course’s academic expectations and assessment criteria.