114092 | 112062 Macroeconomics A

Course offering details

Instructors: Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc

Event type: Lecture

Org-unit: Sociology, Politics & Economics

Displayed in timetable as: Macro B

Hours per week: 3

Credits: 6,0
Note: In your exam regulations, differing credits may have been specified.

Location: Campus der Zeppelin Universität

Language of instruction: Englisch

Min. | Max. participants: 10 | 35

Priority scheme: Standard-Priorisierung

Course content:
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

 

Educational objective:
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 covid crisis).

Further information about the exams:
Attendance at the lectures (80%) is obligatory!
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Mandatory literature:
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.

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Appointments
Date From To Room Instructors
1 Th, 8. Feb. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
2 Th, 15. Feb. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
3 Th, 22. Feb. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
4 Th, 29. Feb. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
5 Th, 7. Mar. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
6 Th, 21. Mar. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
7 Th, 4. Apr. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
8 Th, 11. Apr. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
9 Th, 18. Apr. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
10 Th, 25. Apr. 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
11 Fri, 26. Apr. 2024 10:00 12:30 Fab 3 | 2.10 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
12 Th, 2. May 2024 13:30 16:00 Fab 3 | 2.09 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc
Course specific exams
Description Date Instructors Compulsory pass
1. Exam Tue, 21. May 2024 08:30-10:00 Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc Yes
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Instructors
Prof. Dr. Jarko Fidrmuc