040011 UK Macroeconomics (2023W)
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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 is open from Mo 11.09.2023 09:00 to Fr 22.09.2023 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 20.10.2023 23:59
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:
MI 14-tg von 11.10.2023 bis 22.11.2023 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
MI 18.10.2023 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
MI 29.11.2023 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
MI 06.12.2023 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
MI 13.12.2023 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
MI 10.01.2024 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
MI 17.01.2024 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
MI 24.01.2024 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Monday 02.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 03.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 09.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 10.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 11.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 16.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 17.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 18.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Monday 23.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 24.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 25.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 30.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 31.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 06.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 07.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 08.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 20.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 21.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 22.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 27.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 28.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 29.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Monday 04.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 05.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 06.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Monday 11.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 12.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 13.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Monday 08.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 09.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 10.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Monday 15.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 16.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 17.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 22.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 23.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 24.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
The evaluation consists of the following components:
– Problem sets
– Online quizzes
– Midterm exam
– Final examThe exams are closed-book.Only selected problem sets will be graded. Details will be announced at the beginning of the semester.Exams:
- Midterm: November 14, 2023, 15:00 in HS 1.
- Final: January 30, 2024, 15:00 in HS 1.
– Problem sets
– Online quizzes
– Midterm exam
– Final examThe exams are closed-book.Only selected problem sets will be graded. Details will be announced at the beginning of the semester.Exams:
- Midterm: November 14, 2023, 15:00 in HS 1.
- Final: January 30, 2024, 15:00 in HS 1.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The evaluation consists of four components:
– 35% midterm exam
– 35% final exam
– 10% problem sets
– 20% online quizzesThe minimal requirement for a passing grade is to achieve 50% in total.
– 35% midterm exam
– 35% final exam
– 10% problem sets
– 20% online quizzesThe 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. [in particular Chapters 1–7, 10–20]“Macroeconomics,” by Olivier Blanchard (global edition, 8th edition), Pearson. [in particular Chapters 3–9, 14–20]
Group 2
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: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Tutorial:
MI 11.10.2023 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
MI 18.10.2023 und 25.10.2023 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
MI 08.11.2023 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
MI 22.11.2023 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
MI 29.11.2023 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
MI 06.12.2023, 13.12.2023 und 10.01.2024 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
MI 17.01.2024 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
MI 24.01.2024 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Monday 02.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 03.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Monday 09.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 10.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 11.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 16.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 17.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 18.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Monday 23.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 24.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 25.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Monday 30.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 31.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Monday 06.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 07.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 08.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 20.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 21.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 22.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 27.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 28.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 29.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 04.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 05.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 06.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Monday 11.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 12.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 13.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Monday 08.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 09.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 10.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Monday 15.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 16.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 17.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Monday 22.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Tuesday 23.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 24.01. 09:45 - 11:15 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
This course also touches upon gender roles in the labor market, the distribution of income and wealth, and environmental concerns.Contents:
The course consists of three main building blocks:
1. Macroeconomic Accounts and Aggregate Data
2. Economic Growth
3. Business CyclesLectures 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.
(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
This course also touches upon gender roles in the labor market, the distribution of income and wealth, and environmental concerns.Contents:
The course consists of three main building blocks:
1. Macroeconomic Accounts and Aggregate Data
2. Economic Growth
3. Business CyclesLectures 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.
Assessment and permitted materials
The evaluation consists of the following components:
- problem sets
- quizzes
- midterm exam
- final examExams are closed book.
Only selected problem sets will be graded. There is an online quiz after every lecture (except the first lecture).Exam dates:
- Midterm: November 14, 2023, 15:00
- Final: January 30, 2024, 15:00
- problem sets
- quizzes
- midterm exam
- final examExams are closed book.
Only selected problem sets will be graded. There is an online quiz after every lecture (except the first lecture).Exam dates:
- Midterm: November 14, 2023, 15:00
- Final: January 30, 2024, 15:00
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.
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. [in particular Chapters 1–7, 10–20]
“Macroeconomics,” by Olivier Blanchard (global edition, 8th edition), Pearson. [in particular Chapters 3–9, 14–20]
“Macroeconomics,” by Olivier Blanchard (global edition, 8th edition), Pearson. [in particular Chapters 3–9, 14–20]
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Examination topics
All theories and exercises covered in the lectures and the tutorials.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Tu 23.01.2024 17:05
(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 economiesThe course consists of three main building blocks:
(1) Macroeconomic Accounts and aggregate data
(2) Economic Growth
(3) Business CyclesLectures will take place as scheduled on 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.This lecture touches upon gender roles in the labor market, the distribution of income and wealth, and environmental concerns.