Macroeconomic Theory, 7.5 credits

Main field of study

Course level

Advancement level

Course offered for

• Master programme in Economics
• Business and Economics Programme
• International Business and Economics Programme

Entry requirements

Completed Economics, basic course, 30 ECTS credits, Economics, continuation course, 30 ECTS credits, and Economics, in-depth course, 30 ECTS credits with at least 60 ECTS credits approved, or equivalent. In addition to the above, approved knowledge in Swedish and English equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle studies is required. 

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:
- Account for and uses mathematical analysis to derive relationships in key areas of macroeconomic theory,
- implement appropriate macroeconomic models for analyzing economic problems.
- Using macroeconomic models in simulations with given parameters,
- Relate and discuss the current macroeconomic conditions and policy issues using advanced theories,
- work with macroeconomic panel and time series data to estimate appropriate inference/parameters for analyzing recent macroeconomic issues.

Course content

The course covers the key macroeconomic concepts, theories, analytical approaches and empirical analysis.The focus will be on the modern growth theory, theories of business cycles, monetary policies, consumption and investment theory and unemployment.
In addition, the course will discuss the recent literature and analytical methods used for examining contemporary macroeconomic issues such as, environment, migration, women empowerment and economic crises.

Teaching and working methods

The course is taught through lectures, seminar, student presentations, participations and self-study. 

Examination

The course assessment is based on a written examination, and 1-2 independent projects. Detailed information can be found in the study guide/course website.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

Grades

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. 

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

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