Courses NonDegree Display 2016-2017

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Course title Macroeconomics
Course code EBC1018
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment Pass / Fail
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
4 6-2-2017 7-4-2017 L X/E X/E
Level Introductory
Coordinator Erik de Regt
For more information: e.deregt@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
-learn how to analyse the macroeconomic performance of a country
-learn to understand how to interpret and understand various types of macro economic policy
-understand current discussions about fiscal and monetary policy
- training in presentation- and team-skills
Description
The course provides an introduction into modern macroeconomic theory and economic policy. This gives basic tools needed to analyse macroeconomic developments. The course covers short-run fluctuations, medium-run equilibrium, and also long-run growth. It discusses macroeconomic policy in a European context, but in a globalizing world. The course includes training in presentation skills, where small teams present and discuss macroeconomic data for various countries.
Literature
Blanchard O., A. Amighini and F. Giavazzi (2013), Macroeconomics, A European Perspective, 2nd edition, Pearson
Prerequisites
Coverage of basic mathematics, in particular algebra.
An advanced level of English
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) PBL / Presentation / Lecture / Groupwork
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Participation / Written Exam
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics Year 1 Compulsory Courses
SBE Exchange Bachelor Bachelor Exchange Courses
SBE Exchange Master Bachelor Exchange Courses
SBE Non Degree Courses Bachelor Courses