INTERNET RESOURCES:
Chapter 32: Macroeconomic Debates

Web assignments:

1. The Evolution of Macroeconomic Principles
2. Paul Romer's Views on Macroeconomic Policy
3. Janet Yellen

Web materials related to topics discussed in Chapter 32

 

Robert E. Lucas

Information about Robert E. Lucas and his work on rational expectations theory.

 

Not the Final Exam

An amusing quiz that asks somewhat unusual questions about economists who have made an important contribution to the literature. This link is included here because question 5 provides an interesting example of rational expectations at work.

 

Thomas J. Sargent - an Interview

This interview with Thomas J. Sargent, one of the founders of the new classical school of macroeconomics, was printed by the Minneapolis Fed in December, 1989. It contains a good discussion of Sargent's views on the contributions of the rational expectations hypothesis.

Related resources:

Other economic resources

This page contains a set of links to economic resources that may be of interest to introductory economics students.