Course Description
A
formal study of International Macroeconomics with
emphasis on financial crises and policy responses
in open economies. Topics covered include:
macroeconomic equilibrium in open economies,
theories of current account and exchange rate
determination, the effects of exchange rate
adjustments, macroeconomic policy under fixed and
floating exchange rates, currency crises, and
financial contagion. Preparation of a policy essay
and discussions of current international policy
issues are also part of the curriculum.
Prerequisites
All Students: Both ECON 101 and 102, plus MATH 104 and either Math 114 or 115. A student who receives credit for ECON 252 may not receive credit for ECON 50.
Wharton
students can satisfy the ECON 101 prerequisite
with BEPP 250 HONORS. The regular BEPP 250 course
does not count as a substitute for ECON 101
Guest
students visiting Penn must email Prof. Mendoza
with information on the courses that
would match the prerequisites
(institution where taken, course name, textbooks,
grades, etc.) and obtain written permission to
register.
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Cuimin Ba (cuiminba@sas.upenn.edu
)
Office hours: Th.
11:00am-12:30pm, PCPE 141
Sergio Villalvazo (vsergio@sas.upenn.edu)
Office hours: W. 11:00am-12:30PM
, PCPE 500
Links and Documents
Course Syllabus
Lecture Notes and Readings
Policy and Research Links
Announcements