Introduction to 
Macroeconomics

Problem Sets

Here are the problems sets for my Introduction to Macroeconomics classes.  They are in AdobeÒ  AcrobatÒ (i.e. .pdf) format. 

*Make sure you download the problem set that matches the last 4 digits of your ID number.  If you turn in a problem set that does not match your ID #, you will receive a zero on that project.  

2Problem Set Due Date

PS 1:  Why is the PPC "Bowed Out"?

1)  Select a Version Based on the last 4 of your TCU ID

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2) Here's a guide which may help.

Mon, 06 Feb at the beginning of class

PS 2:  "Liberal" and "Conservative":  Is there just one dimension?

Get the instructions here .

Wed, 15 Feb at the beginning of class

PS 3:  Fun with Macroeconomic Data
           The Federal Reserve Economic Database

Handed out in class

Mon, 05 Mar at the beginning of class

PS 4:  The Importance of Small Changes in Growth Rates

Handed out in class

Mon, 12 Mar at the beginning of class

PS 5:  Factors Affecting the Standard of Living in the Very Long-run

Handed out in class

Fri, 30 Mar at the beginning of class

PS 6:  Shifts in Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

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Mon,  16 Apr at the beginning of class

PS 7:  Crowding Out - Changes in Govt Borrowing,
           Domestic Economy Only

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2) Here's a guide which may help.

Wed, 25 Apr at the beginning of class

PS 8: Analyzing the Keynes-Hayek Rap

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Thur, 03 May by 4:50 pm
(Turn in to Econ Dept, 4th floor Scharbauer)
Problem Set Due Date