Universität Wien

040011 UK Macroeconomics (2023W)

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

Summary

1 Exler , Moodle
2 Wandschneider , 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:
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

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 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.

Assessment and permitted materials

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

The 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 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]

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 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.

Assessment and permitted materials

The evaluation consists of the following components:
- problem sets
- quizzes
- midterm exam
- final exam

Exams 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.

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]

Information

Examination topics

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

Association in the course directory

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