Courses NonDegree Display 2017-2018

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Course title Macroeconomics
Course code EBC1018
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment None
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
4 5-2-2018 6-4-2018 L X/E X/E
Level Introductory
Coordinator Giulia Piccillo
For more information: g.piccillo@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. (2017), Macroeconomics, 7th Global 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