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Economics 11 General Economics

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Economics 11 General Economics

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    1. Economics 11 General Economics University of the Philippines Los Banos

    2. Our Schedule

    3. Lecturer Dr. Tirso B. Paris, Jr. Rm. 3, Dept. of Economics Consultation Hours: 10:00 am to 12:00 am: TTh 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Telephones: Office: 536-2505 Home: 536-2528 Cell: 0917-323-7294 Email: tbparis@pldtdsl.net tbparis@gmail.com

    4. Our Website Click on Economics 11 Check this site for: Announcements Power Point Presentations Class Exercises Other Useful Materials

    6. Other References Samuelson, P.A. and W.D. Nordhaus, Economics, McGrawHill Book Co., various editions

    7. Other References Sicat, Gerardo P., Economics, new edition, Anvil Publishing Company.

    8. Class Policies Strict implementation of the University rules on absences (not to exceed 20%) 3 Long Exams. No make-up exams. If an exam is missed, student has to take the finals. If two exams are missed, student has to drop the course. Long exams held during regular lecture hours. Passing Grade: 60% Prefinal Grade: Lecture: 70% - Recitation 30% Exemption Grade: 3.0 (60 pts/100 pts) Final Grade: 60% Pre-final, 40% Final Exam Observe proper classroom behavior No cheating Cell phones in silent mode Minimize conversation during lecture

    9. Learning Resources Class Website: http://www.tbparis.com/Econ11 Visit often for: announcements, powerpoint presentations, class notes, exercises, etc. Hard copies of powerpoint presentations and class notes: will be available at School Mates (Skul Meyts) Copy Center Copies of textbooks are available at the CEM and Main Libraries.

    10. Course Outline I. INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS Definition and Scope The Basic Economic Problem: Scarcity Demand, Supply and Market Equilibrium Elasticities of Demand and Supply First Long Examination (before Christmas break) 

    11. Course Outline II. MICROECONOMICS Theory of Consumer Behavior Theory of Production aid Cost The Perfectly Competitive Market Imperfect Market Second Long Examination

    12. Course Outline III. MACROECONOMICS Overview of the Macroeconomy Consumption, Savings and Investment: The Level of Income and Output Money, Banking and Monetary Policy Third Long Examination

    13. Good Luck!!

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