ECON 2630 - Principles 2: Macroeconomics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 41653,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Yaqin Wang
Email: ywang@ysu.edu
Course Description
2630. Principles 2: Macroeconomics. Studies of growth, inflation, and unemployment at the national level and the performance of the U.S. economy in the global setting. The impacts of national economic policies on individual and social welfare. An extensive discussion and evaluation of the U.S. banking system and its effects on individuals and businesses. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Principles of Macroeconomics (Looseleaf) - With Connect | Frank | 9781264888375 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Weekly Schedules
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapters 4-5 | Foundations of Macroeconomic Performance and Measurement | Homework 1, Reading 1, Application Based Problems 1 |
| 10/26 | Chapters 6-7 | Measuring Inflation, Productivity, and Economic Growth | Homework 2, Reading 2, Application Based Problems 2 |
| 11/2 | Chapters 8-9 | Labor Markets, Wages, and Capital Formation | Homework 3, Reading 3, Application Based Problems 3 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 10 | Money, Banking, and the Financial System and Midterm Exam | Homework 4, Reading 4, Application Based Problems 4, Midterm Exam |
| 11/16 | Chapters 11-12 | Financial Markets and Economic Fluctuations | Homework 5, Reading 5, |
| 11/23 | Chapters 13-14 | Aggregate Spending, Output, and the Role of Monetary Policy | Homework 6, Reading 6, Application Based Problems 5 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 15 | Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, and Final Exam | Homework 7, Reading 7, Application Based Problems 6, Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.