ECON 581
Macroeconomic Theory I
Fall 2014
Syllabus
Solow Model of Growth
Solow Model and Data
Foundations of Neoclassical Growth
Problem set 1
Introduction to Optimal Control
Neoclassical Growth
First-Generation Models of Endogenous Growth
Problem set 2
Sample midterm
Second-Generation Models of Endogenous Growth
Problem set 3
Growth in OLG models
Intro to the Decision Making Under Risk
Intro to Arrow-Debreu Pricing and Complete Markets
Problem set 4
Equilibrium With Complete Markets, contd.
Asset Pricing
Problem set 5
Self Insurance
Permanent Income Hypothesis