Last updated: March 18
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.
There will be two midterm quizzes and a final. The dates are:
Quiz #1: Tuesday, April 19, during class.
Quiz #2: Thursday, May 12, during class.
Final: time set by the registrar.
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.
Textbook: Frederic Mishkin, The Economics of Money, Banking, and Financial Markets, U.S. edition
The most recent editions are the 13th (rental only) or 12th (available for purchase). Older and used books are okay if you need to save, but make sure you get the U.S. edition, and at least the 10th or more recent. Do not buy "global" or "international" editions as they are quite different and do not cover the required topics. This course does not require access to the publisher's website (or to "MyEconLab")
News and market data: You are expected to keep up with current macroeconomic news.
• The Wall Street Journal is the best source for financial and economic information. The Markets Data Center has good financial data. Most of WSJ.com is unfortunately subscription based, though the data are free. (I understand students can access WSJ content through the UCSB Library, but I can't keep up with how this works; best ask the Library.)
• The U.S. Treasury has good data on bonds yields, and links to other government sites with data.
E-mail: henning.bohn [at] ucsb.edu. Please put "Econ 135" in the subject line.