Topics in Macroeconomics
Econ 133
Spring 2022 - Henning Bohn
UC Santa Barbara

Last updated March 18


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The syllabus, course outline, and other information are posted on GauchoSpace.

The Spring 2022 class is scheduled to be in person. If UC were to impose Covid restrictions, I will use any discretion given to instructors to meet in person to the maximum extent permitted.

The midterms will be on April 21 and May 12. Please hold these dates.

Crashing: I follow UCSB waitlist procedures. The waitlist is your best chance to get into the course. I do not provide add codes while the waitlist is active, as this would unfairly disadvantage students on the waitlist. A small number of add codes may be available after the waitlist closes, but at most a small number.
The GauchoSpace site allows waitlisted student to participate as course crashers. Please consult with GauchoSpace IT if you have trouble entering, as I cannot advise on GauchoSpace IT issues.


Link to GauchoSpace


General Information

Econ 133 focuses on three topics: (1) Macroeconomics in open economies. (2) Keynesian macroeconomics. (3) Government Debt. All three are important macroeconomic topics that get less attention in Econ 101 than they deserve.

Prerequisites: The course builds on intermediate macro, so Econ 101 is an essential prerequisite -- no exceptions.

Readings: The required textbook is Abel-Bernanke-Croushore: Macroeconomics, Addison-Wesley, 10th edition.

E-mail: henning.bohn [at] ucsb.edu. Please put "Econ 133" in the subject line.

Grading: There will be two midterms, a final exam, and various other assignments or small quizzes TBD. GauchoSpace will provide details.


Materials on the class page are intended only for students enrolled at UCSB in Econ 133.
Please send any comments to henning.bohn [at] ucsb.edu