Courses None Display 2026-2027
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| Course title | Macroeconomics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course code | EBC1020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECTS credits | 6,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment | Whole/Half Grades | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinator |
Diogo Sampaio Lima For more information: d.sampaiolima@maastrichtuniversity.nl |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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| Literature |
Blanchard O. (December 2016), Macroeconomics, Global Edition, 7th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 978-1-292-16060-3
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| Prerequisites |
* Coverage of basic mathematics, in particular algebra, and some calculus.
* An advanced level of English. |
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| Assessment methods (INDICATIVE; course manual is definitive) | Attendance / Participation / Written Exam / Assignment / Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Evaluation in previous academic year | For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations |
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| Transitional Regulations |
Note that from 2026-2027 onwards, EBC1054 "Macroeconomics" is offered as a replacement course.
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