Fundamentals of Macroeconomics Syllabus

This syllabus is constructed according to a sample set of topics similar to N. Gregory Mankiw's Principals of Macroeconomics. All classroom tools include a teaching note and slide deck.

Topic	Classroom Tools
I. Short-Run Economic Fluctuations	Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Learn how different macroeconomic events shift the aggregate-demand and aggregate-supply curves. IS-LM Model In this introduction to Keynesian macroeconomic dynamics, use the IS-LM model to recognize how macroeconomic events impact GDP and real interest rate levels. Fiscal Policy: Multiplier Effect Using this multiplier calculation tool, learn how fiscal policy – both government spending and tax policies – can impact aggregate demand.
II. Monetary Policy and the Fed	Treasury Yield Curve Recognize different yield curve shapes and how these shapes may be viewed as indicators of macroeconomic conditions.
III. Exchange Rates and Purchasing Power Parity	Foreign Exchange Rates Introduction to the factors that affect a currency’s exchange rate. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) GDP Learn how to compare economies across countries using the concept of purchasing power parity.