Welcome!

Welcome to ECN550!

First, a few words about our sponsor–me.

I like to read. I like my students to read. I assign a lot of reading.

Also, I like to save money. I like my students to save money. So we’ll be using a cheap text book, which you can get through the bookstore. We’ll also be using a lot of (free) online readings.

Before you come to class for the first time, I’d like you to read this article. It explains some of the unusual things that economists think.

And before you start moaning that you can’t open the slides, please do one of the following:

  • If you use a Mac, download NeoOffice
  • If you use a PC, download OpenOffice
  • If you won’t download anything, you’ll might be able to preview them. Click on the little arrow on the icon.

It’s great to have you. We’re going to have a blast!