Intermediate Macroeconomics Skills and Preparation

What is the primary focus of James Tierney's lecture?

• History of economic thought

• Intermediate and upper-level skills for business students

• Basic economic principles

• Advanced microeconomics skills

Why does James Tierney use the NFL Combine as an analogy?

• To discuss the history of the NFL

• To compare sports and economics

• To emphasize the significance of preparation over the task itself

• To illustrate the importance of physical fitness

What is the purpose of having long and difficult exams according to James Tierney?

• To increase the difficulty of the course

• To reduce the number of students in the class

• To prepare students for real-world stress and pressure

• To test students' memory

What is one method James Tierney uses to teach punctuality?

• Allowing flexible deadlines

• Reducing the number of assignments

• Offering extra credit for late submissions

• Strict adherence to assignment deadlines

What does James Tierney hope to achieve by not requiring attendance?

• To reduce classroom size

• To make students more independent

• To improve his teaching evaluations

• To encourage students to evaluate the value of attending class

How does James Tierney encourage students to be organized?

• By providing all notes in advance

• By having assignments due on the same day

• By reducing the number of assignments

• By varying assignment due dates

What skill does James Tierney emphasize as lacking in the workplace?

• Artistic skills

• Mathematical skills

• Technical skills

• Interpersonal and communication skills

Why does James Tierney hold students to high standards in communication?

• To make them write longer emails

• To prepare them for professional communication in the workplace

• To improve their texting skills

• To reduce the number of emails he receives

What is a key takeaway from the lecture regarding the use of complex models?

• They are only relevant for PhD students

• They are used to stress the importance of the learning process

• They are essential for all students' future careers

• They are outdated and should be replaced

What does James Tierney believe about standards in education?

• They should be the same for all subjects

• They should challenge students

• They should be easy to meet

• They are unnecessary