ECON 1102

Principles of Macroeconomics

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Why are some countries rich and others poor? If high oil prices cause the loonie to rise, how are Ontario manufacturers affected? Why were mortgage interest rates above 20% in 1981 but below 5% in 2013? Macroeconomic analysis, which considers the behaviour of the entire economy, can answer questions like these.

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Lecture
Tutorial

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Don McIver. Open the PDF

Grading

40%MidtermWeight shifts to final if final exam score is higher
30%Final examCumulative; midterm weight shifts here if final score is higher
15%QuizzesWeekly; lowest quiz score excluded
10%TutorialsAttendance requirements depend on midterm score
5%Course participation

Textbook

  • Macroeconomics, 18th edition, Christopher T.S. Ragan

Course rules

Attendance
Lecture and tutorial attendance are mandatory and recorded.
Tutorials
Students scoring at least 80% on the midterm must attend four tutorials; others must attend at least six for full marks.
Quiz deadlines
Quizzes have deadlines; a second attempt is allowed, and the latest attempt determines the score.
Missed midterm
The midterm's weight is added to the final exam if you miss the midterm.
Missed final
A valid reason for missing the final results in an INC or ILL until the make-up exam is taken.
Final exam
A make-up final is not available if you have already taken the regular final.
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