Getting Acquainted with the Instructor

Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory II

Instructor J.D. Han

• has a undergraduate degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics ;

• has a Ph.D. in macroeconomics-monetary-finance;

• does research in Financial History, Free Trade Agreements, and International Migration.

Real World Experiences

• Was a researcher in international economics of financial crisis in 1997, which has eventually led to a publication of a monograph at the Rottman School, University of Toronto;

• Was a consultant, working with NYC financial firms such as Goldman Sachs, MSD, and Merrill Lynch, and getting involved in over 90 projects.

• Have been an active board director and the audit committee chairman for banks for 15 years

Academic Approaches

The instructor • approaches issues from the perspectives of

economics-politics-history-social philosophy; • and at the same time tries to apply his “real

world experiences”.

Accordingly, test/exam questions will reflect academic orientations and experiences.

Teaching Styles: Pedagogic Focus

• Not “transfer of Information”

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• But “Helping You to build a Frame of Reference”.

Corollary I

1. Trying to present “the Entirety of the Model”, and to show how all components organically work together.

Peril: Some would feel the instructor may “rushing” through materials.

Remedy: He will go over the overall working of the system many times.

Corollary 2

• No Time for “Line-by-line” Note-taking

Peril: Some ill prepared students may feel dizzy at the speed of moving from one point to another.

Remedy: I provide a detailed lecture note of full exposition, not just summary.

Class Lecture Notes

Is located at the Course Webpage

http://instruct.uwo.ca/economics/221b-570/

How to Prepare for Tests and Exams

• Attend all classes;

• Go over the lecture notes;

• If you have time, you may read the textbook.

• Review questions would be helpful; Work on them, and come to the office hours for discussion.

How to help reduce anxiety around tests and exam periods

• Come to Regular and Special Office Hours; face-to-face question sessions;

• Do not hesitate to send me an e-mail for help.

• Do NOT send an e-mail within a 24 hour period prior to tests and exam; e-mails may only increase anxiety on both sides.

Relationship with Students

• Likes to be goal-oriented- My goal is to help you develop liking to macroeconomics, not to get popular.

• Likes to have mutual respect and appreciation - In the Catholic spirits, I would like to help a ‘weak’ student

realizing potential without neglecting a strong student.

• Strives to be fair and honest to all - I keep away from favoritism, psychological maneuvering, and

conceit.