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Course title Macroeconomics
Course code EBC1054
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment Whole/Half Grades
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
4 1-2-2027 25-3-2027
Level Introductory
Coordinator Diogo Sampaio Lima
For more information: d.sampaiolima@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
1. Understand discussions about macroeconomic performance, fiscal and monetary policy
2. Learn how to apply quantitative models to provide policy insights and predict future economic performance and its limitations.
3. Understand macroeconomic data, be able to collect it from various sources, and be able to choose the right variable / measure to answer a specific policy question
4. Training in presentation- and team-skills
Description
This course provides an introduction into modern macroeconomic theory and economic policy. The course uses quantitative models to provide policy insights and predict future economic outcomes. 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. (December 2016), Macroeconomics, Global Edition, 7th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 978-1-292-16060-3
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Assessment methods (INDICATIVE; course manual is definitive)
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research Year 1 Compulsory Courses
Transitional Regulations