Universität Wien

040011 UK Macroeconomics (2022W)

6.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE

Summary

1 Pfarrhofer , Moodle
2 Hochmuth , Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
Registration information is available for each group.

Groups

Group 1

max. 200 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tutorial:
DO 13.10.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 20.10.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Seminarraum 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
DO 27.10.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 03.11.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 10.11.2022 und 17.11.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 24.11.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock;
DO 01.12.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
DO 15.12.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
FR 13.01.2023 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
DO 19.01.2023 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Tuesday 04.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 05.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 11.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 12.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 13.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday 18.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 20.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 25.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Thursday 27.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Thursday 03.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday 08.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 10.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Thursday 17.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday 22.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 23.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 24.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday 29.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 30.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Thursday 01.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Tuesday 06.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 07.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 13.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 15.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 10.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday 13.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 17.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 19.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course introduces students to basic macroeconomics. They acquire an understanding of macroeconomic questions, terminology, and (macro-)economic policies. By the end of the course, students can critically reflect on the theories covered in class and will have an understanding of:
(1) The factors driving long-term economic growth
(2) The causes of business cycle fluctuations
(3) The operation of the financial sector
(4) Fiscal and monetary policy in the short- and medium-run
(5) Trade and exchange rates in open economies

The course consists of three main building blocks:
(1) Macroeconomic Accounts and aggregate data
(2) Economic Growth
(3) Business Cycles

Lectures will take place as scheduled in u:find. A teaching assistant will give an additional tutorial, where practical exercises are discussed. The time of the office hours is to be announced.

Some topics covered in this lecture relate to the distribution of income and wealth.

Assessment and permitted materials

The evaluation consists of the following components:
– Problem sets
– Quizzes
– Midterm exam
– Final exam

Only selected problem sets will be graded. Details will be announced during the semester. Exam dates for the midterm and final exam will also be announced in due time.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The evaluation consists of four components:
– 35% midterm exam
– 35% final exam
– 10% problem sets
– 20% online quizzes

The minimal requirement for a passing grade is to achieve 50% in total.

Reading list

"Macroeconomics: Understanding the Global Economy," by David Miles, Andrew Scott, and Francis Breedon (3rd edition), Wiley.

“Macroeconomics,” by Olivier Blanchard (global edition, 8th edition), Pearson. [in particular Chapters 3–9, 14–20]

Group 2

Lehrender: Hochmuth, Brigitte

anrechenbar für BW, 1.Abschnitt, VO+UE, bzw. entsprechendem Teil der Diplomprüfung "Grundzüge der politischen Ökonomie ... " sowie für das Erweiterungscurriulum Volkswirtschaftslehre, Modul "VO Makroökonomie".

max. 200 participants
Language: German
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tutorium:
DO 13.10.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 20.10.2022 und 27.10.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
DO 03.11.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
DO 10.11.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
DO 17.11.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 24.11.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 01.12.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 15.12.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
FR 13.01.2023 15.00-16.30 Ort: Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
DO 19.01.2023 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Tuesday 04.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 05.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Tuesday 11.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 12.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 13.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday 18.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 19.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 20.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Tuesday 25.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 27.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 03.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 08.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 09.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 10.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 17.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday 22.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 23.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 24.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday 29.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Wednesday 30.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 01.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday 06.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Wednesday 07.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Tuesday 13.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Wednesday 14.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 15.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 10.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Wednesday 11.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 17.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Wednesday 18.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 19.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 23.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 07.02. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is an introduction to basic macroeconomics. Students acquire a basic understanding of macroeconomic questions, terminology, and economic policy.

By the end of the course, students can critically reflect on the theories covered in class and are able to assess economic policy measures. Students will have a basic understanding of:
(1) The factors driving long-term economic growth
(2) The causes of business cycle fluctuations
(3) The operation of the financial sector
(4) Fiscal and monetary policy in the short- and medium-run
(5) Trade and exchange rates in open economies

Contents:
The course consists of three main building blocks:
1. Macroeconomic Accounts
2. Economic Growth
3. Business Cycles

Lectures will take place as scheduled in u:find. A teaching assistant will give an additional tutorial, where practical exercises are discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

The evaluation consists of the following components:
- problem sets
- quizzes
- midterm exam
- final exam
Only selected problem sets will be graded. There is an online quiz after every lecture (except the first lecture).

Exam dates:
- Midterm exam: November 17, 2022
- Final exam: January 27, 2023

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The evaluation consists of four components:
35% midterm exam
35% final exam
10% problem sets
20% online quizzes
The minimal requirement for a passing grade is to achieve 50% in total.

Reading list

"Makroökonomie: Globale Wirtschaftszusammenhänge verstehen", von David Miles, Andrew Scott, und Francis Breedon (1. Auflage), Wiley 2014. (Kapitel 1-7 und 10-20)

“Makroökonomie,” von Olivier Blanchard und Gerhard Illing, 8., aktualisierte Auflage 2021, Pearson. [insbesondere Kapitel 3–9, 14–20]

Information

Examination topics

All theories and exercises covered in the lectures and the tutorials.

Association in the course directory

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