This course introduces students to the study of macroeconomics. Topics include: aggregate performance and policy; the determinants of national income, employment and the price level, the role of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy and promoting economic growth. Students may not hold credit for ECON 1020 and any of: ECON 1021 or ECON 1210 (018.121) or ECON 1211 (018.121) or ECON 1220 (018.122) or ECON 1221 (018.122) or the former ECON 1200 (018.120) or the former ECON 1201 (018.120).
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July 24, 2017
Fall 2016 - Prof: Ardeshir Sepehri-Borojeni
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Dec. 31, 2016
Fall 2016 - Prof: YEPEZ
CommentsThe course itself is not difficult, but the professor makes it so much more complicated. I think he mentioned this was his first year teaching an intro class. He also assumes that all students are walking into his class with previous knowledge in economics.Adviceno economic experience? find a different professor, or be prepared for a semester of frustration |
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June 28, 2016
Fall 2013 - Prof: Ryan Compton
CommentsTook it as a first-year elective. Had lots of fun.AdvicePay attention in class, succeeding in this class doesn't require much more than common sense and attentiveness. |
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Sept. 8, 2016
Winter 2016 - Prof: Ryan Compton
CommentsHad lots of fun in this class. Would recommend taking this course with him. He's very funny and relates topics to personal experiences.AdviceGo to class and it'll make studying for midterm and finals easier. Midterm is 40% while Finals is 50% |
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Jan. 3, 2017
Fall 2016 - Prof: Yepez
CommentsCourse is not hard, but professor makes it very complicated. Hard to stay focused in his class. It is true that he assumes you have previous knowledge even though this is an introductory course.AdviceNone |
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Aug. 13, 2017
Winter 2017 - Prof: Mohammad T. Uddin
Comments10 online assignments, worth 1% each. Online midterm worth 30%, all multiple choice. Invigilated final worth 60%, all multiple choice. This prof had a very hands off approach to the course. No feedback or supplemental resources. Could not get in touch with him. Did not respond to any questions on the discussion board.AdviceIf you are a student who is capable of learning the material independently, you will be fine. You will need to read every single word in the textbook. If you anticipate that you will need more support, either find other students to study with, or choose a different section. Taking ECON 1010 before 1020 would be an excellent idea, as this course builds on to the material covered in ECON 1010. |
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June 22, 2019
None None - Prof: jenna
CommentsNoneAdviceNone |
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April 24, 2021
Winter 2020 - Prof: Francis K. Dzikpe
CommentsVery interesting course, which is a lot easier to understand when you have taken a previous ECON course (ECON1010). My term got interrupted mid term by the pandemic, but the course is still good while online.AdviceTake ECON1010 before taking this one (I found ECON1010 went into more detail regarding demand and supply, while ECON1020 just assumed you knew it already). |
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Jan. 3, 2017
Fall 2016 - Prof: Ardeshir Sepehri-Borojeni
CommentsEasy course as long as you pay attention in class. Prof. Ardeshirs distributions of the weight of the exams is really convenient. 2 Midterms and 1 Final.AdviceComplete all assignments and you won't have to read for the exams |
Comments
Not the very best professor, but the course itself is pretty easy. There's a few formulas you need to memorize, but other than that, it's mostly just common sense really. I went to class like 5 times all semester and got an A+. I think 2 or 3 assignments, 2 midterms, and a final. For the assignments, you get unlimited number of attempts per question so it's really easy to get a 100 on all of them.Advice
I found the textbook and online website more helpful than the prof. Sepehri uses a Pearson textbook, so on the website, you can do a bunch of practice questions (not the assignments) to study for the exams.