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Macroeconomics | SPE
Description
Introduction | macroeconomic developments in the global economy | pandemic and financial crisis Short-run model (ISLM) | output determination in the short run | GDP composition, fiscal policy, multiplier effects | money market, determination of interest rate | derivation of the IS-curve | derivation of the LM-curve | economic policy in the ISLM model Medium-run model (ASAD) | labor market, wages, unemployment, rigidities | expectations, dynamic analysis, Phillips-curve | AS-AD Modell Open macroeconomics | balance of payments | Mundell-Fleming model Growth models: | stylized facts of growth | saving, capital accumulation, and growth | technological progress
Learning objectives
The students should improve and deepen their knowledge and analytical capabilities in the areas of macroeconomics and economic policy. They can apply theoretical models in the discussion of current macroeconomic issues (e.g. the impact of the war in Ukraine).
E-learning
Teams
Preparation
Blanchard, O., Johnson, D.R: Macroeconomics, Global 6th Edition, Pearson, 2013, chapters 1-13; 18-21. Blanchard, O.: Macroeconomics, Global 8th Edition, Pearson, 2020, selected chapters. Forster, J., U. Klüh und S. Sauer (2009), Übungen zur Makroökonomie, 3. Auflage, Pearson Studium. Selected papers on recent issues.
Comment
Attendance at the lectures (80%) is obligatory! The exam includes a single choice test and standard exam questions (total 90 minutes).
Next events
1/12 | Lecture | Tu, 04.02.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
2/12 | Lecture | Tu, 11.02.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
3/12 | Lecture | Tu, 18.02.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
4/12 | Lecture | Tu, 25.02.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
5/12 | Lecture | Tu, 04.03.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
6/12 | Lecture | Tu, 11.03.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
7/12 | Lecture | Tu, 18.03.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
8/12 | Lecture | Tu, 25.03.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
9/12 | Lecture | Tu, 01.04.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
10/12 | Lecture | Tu, 08.04.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
11/12 | Lecture | Tu, 29.04.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
12/12 | Lecture | Tu, 06.05.2025 | 10:00 Uhr | 12:30 Uhr | Kolon | LZ 05 |
Course details
Offer code | 114092 |
Version | 2 6 CP_FSPOab Fall 2016 |
Credits / ECTS | 6 |
WSH | 3 |
Frequence | Every term |