Ph.D. Macroeconomic Theory I (Econ 210A)
Discussion notes for Econ 210A: Ph.D. Macroeconomic Theory I at UC San Diego (Fall 2025).
Topics covered: dynamic programming, planner vs competitive equilibrium (RCE, Arrow Debreu Date-0, Sequential markets), growth models, etc.
These materials are shared as supplementary references for students learning macroeconomic theory.
| # | Topics | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: The Sequential and Recursive Problem | Slides · Annotated |
| 2 | Dynamic Programming: Bellman Equation, Contraction Mapping, and Blackwell’s Conditions | Slides |
| 3 | Envelope Condition, Competitive Equilibrium, and Recursive Competitive Equilibrium | Slides · Annotated |
| 4 | Growth Models and Balanced Growth Paths | Slides · Annotated |
| 5 | Midterm Review: Growth Models and Dynamic Programming | Slides |
| 6 | Midterm Solutions; Computational: Poverty Traps and Growth Takeoffs | Solutions · Notebook |
| 7 | Endogenous Growth Through Expanding Varieties | Slides |
| 8 | Aiyagari Model | Slides |
| 9 | Final Exam Review: Dynamic Programming and Household Heterogeneity | Slides |