TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Barbetta, Principal
AP Macroeconomics
Ms. Baranoff
CLASS CONTRACT: Spring 2016
Course Description
This course is an introduction to macroeconomics. This subdivision of economics deals with the economy as a whole: aggregate national
income and output, government spending and taxation, money and banking, monetary policy, and international trade. Microeconomics
focuses on individual economic entities. Macroeconomics deals with the overall level of output, its rate of growth, and the level of prices in
general.
Text
The textbook for this course will be Krugman’s Macroeconomics for AP by Margaret Ray and David Anderson (adapted from
Macroeconomics, Second Edition by Paul Krugman and Robin Wells).
Format of the Class
This is a college level course. As a result, it is imperative that the student completes all reading and written assignments when assigned.
Instruction will take the form of lecture and discussion, student-centered activities, and projects. Students must keep up with the reading in
order to participate effectively. The limited amount of time in class means that students must take it upon themselves to complete all
assignments. If a student is experiencing difficulty with any concepts they may attend tutoring (by appointment).
Absences
The student is responsible for notes and assignments missed because of absences (excused or unexcused, extracurricular related or not).
Students should acquire phone numbers and email addresses of other students in class in order to stay current with all assignments. Work
assigned before the absence is due the day they return. If a test is missed, the student should discuss the possibility of a makeup exam or
assignment with the instructor.
Grading
There will be full period exams on a regular basis. Assessment may take the form of traditional objective tests, writing assignments, graded
homework assignments, quizzes, and projects. Grades will be calculated based on the following formula:
70% Tests
20% Homework
10% Class Participation
Supplies
 Notebook
 Pens/pencils
 Dictionary
 Textbook (bring to class every day)
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