Syllabus for Economics: Macroeconomic Theory

Economics: Macroeconomic Theory

Syllabus

  • 7.5 credits
  • Course code: 2NE913
  • Education cycle: Second cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Economics A1N

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
  • Established: 2007-01-24
  • Established by: The Faculty Board of Social Sciences
  • Revised: 2017-02-22
  • Revised by: The Department Board
  • Applies from: Spring 2017
  • Entry requirements:

    A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
    Also required is 60 credits in economics and 15 credits in statistics (or closely related subject).

  • Responsible department: Department of Economics

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to conduct advanced and independent analyses of important real world macroeconomic issues.

Content

The course covers four major areas: (i) economic growth, (ii) fiscal policy, (iii) monetary policy, (iv) the open economy. Questions addressed include the following: Why are some countries richer than others? What is the role of fiscal and monetary policy and how can policy affect economic fluctuations? How do trade and international financial markets affect the macro economy and what is the role of policy and exchange rates in the open economy?

Instruction

The course material will be presented in lectures.

Assessment

The course will be concluded by a written exam. There are three grades: pass with distinction (VG), pass (G) and fail (U).

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Spring 2017

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

  • Romer, David Advanced macroeconomics

    4 ed.: New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin, cop. 2012, tr. 2011

    Find in the library

    Mandatory

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