Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2022

     

ECON 502 001 (CRN: 12630)

MACROECONOMICS

Long Title: MACROECONOMICS
Department: Economics
Instructor: Bethune, Zachary
Meeting: 10:45AM - 12:00PM MW KRF 402 (22-AUG-2022 - 2-DEC-2022) 
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 5-DEC-2023 12:21AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
 
Description: Review of static general equilibrium theory; elements of functional analysis for optimization; deterministic and stochastic difference equations, local stability analysis; introduction to Markov processes; dynamic optimization techniques, including stochastic optimal control theory, dynamic programing, and robust control; applications to growth theory, search, industrial organization, and monetary economics; dynamic stochastic general equilibrium modeling.