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15.012 Applied Macro. & International Economics

Spring 2009

Instructors: Roberto Rigobon, Tavneet Suri

TAs: Roy Ben-Ami, John Muckle, Sarah Patricia O'Brien, Estefania Sanchez Rodriguez

Lecture: MWF 8:30-10:00 / 10:00-11:30 / 1:00-2:30 / 2:30-4:00 (E51-345)

Announcements

New 15.012 Survey

Thanks to all who have responded to the Macro Debate survey. We exceeded the respondent limit, so we had to create a new one.

If you haven't filled in the survey yet, it only takes five minutes: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=sEfmzelVTSCZ96GUdr4L0g_3d_3d

In case you experience problems, we set up a second survey as well: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6eCvgOq1X9QjSDZjs8ugYA_3d_3d

Thanks!

Announced on 14 March 2009 10:35 a.m. by John Muckle

15.012 Class Survey on Debates

Hello,

As we announced today, this is the first time the professors have used the debate format in 15.012. They would appreciate your feedback for next year. Please take 5 minutes to complete this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1ZJgxCVcQ0FIgxZ3bh8_2fOg_3d_3d

Have a great SIP and Spring Break!

The Macro TAs

Announced on 13 March 2009 11:30 a.m. by John Muckle

Teams That Are Presenting This Week

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to send an out email/accouncement with the winners for the debates listed so you know if you are presenting in class this week. These are the teams that won Phase I of the debates. As Roy said, please make sure you attend the section you registered for this week. If you need a reminder on the structure of the debate, look at the syllabus. Thanks!

SECTION A

March 9^th Democracy in China: Yes - Chile and No - Botswana

March 11^th Obama Package: Yes - Nigeria and No - Chile

March 13^th More Financial Regulation: Yes - Japan and No - Nicaragua

SECTION B

March 9^th Democracy in China: Yes - Argentina and No - Morocco

March 11^th Single Currency in Asia: Yes - Ethiopia and No - Thailand

March 13^th More Financial Regulation: Yes - Afghanistan and No - Chile

SECTION C

March 9^th Democracy in China: Yes - Chile and No - Egypt

March 11^th Single Currency in Asia: Yes - Uganda and No - China

March 13^th More Financial Regulation: Yes - China and No - Panama

SECTION D

March 9^th Democracy in China: Yes - Colombia and No - Kenya

March 11^th Single Currency in Asia: Yes - Zambia and No - Japan

March 13^th More Financial Regulation: Yes - Japan and No - Venezuela

Announced on 08 March 2009 5:07 p.m. by Tavneet Suri

Debate Week

Hi,

This is a reminder that this is the debate week!

Make sure to attend your own section this entire week. Switching sections is not allowed for these classes.
Take a seat in class according to your side of the debate: The swing voters will be in the middle, the yes section on the left side and the no section on the right side of the room.
The countries presenting will be called in order by the Profs. We already have the presentations ready on the laptops.

Thanks and good luck to all of you :)

Macro TAs

Announced on 08 March 2009 3:05 p.m. by Roy Ben-Ami

1,2,3.... 7 READ!!!!

my brothers and sisters.
i thought everybody was able to count from 1 all the way to 7. i know this was a crazy assumption. i apologize.
please, do not send presentations longer than 7 pages! if you have, buy a casio, add the pages one by one, and send only 7 pages including everything - title, pictures, acknowledgements, and thanks to the academy for the nomination.
one alternative is that you allow me to randomly choose the 7 pages from your presentations.
best to all, and "may the force be with you", or "may the casio be with you".
best. rr.

Announced on 03 March 2009 2:50 p.m. by Roberto Rigobon

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