Economics D: Macroeconomic Theory
Syllabus, Master's level, 2NE765
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 2NE765
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Economics A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Social Sciences, 24 January 2007
- Responsible department
- Department of Economics
Entry requirements
Economics: 60 credit points/90 ECTS credits. Statistics: Basic Course
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 six major areas, namely (i) economic growth, (ii) business cycles, (iii) consumption, (iv) investment, (v) unemployment, and (vi) macroeconomic policy. Questions addressed include the following: Why are some countries richer than others? What determines economic growth? Which are the driving forces behind economic fluctuations? What determines unemployment in the short run and in the long run? How can monetary and fiscal policy affect economic fluctuations?
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).