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040084 KU KU Applied Macroeconomics (MA) (2021W)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED

Make-up-exam: Monday, February 21, 13.15 - 14.45 h, Hörsaal 1, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, groundfloor
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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).

Details

max. 100 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Update 25.11.2021: Following the Rectorate's recommendations, the course is moving from hybrid to online only starting this coming Monday and until December 12th.

The course will take place in digital format EXCEPT for the first two weeks and for the midterm when we will meet in person IF sanitary restrictions permit.

  • Monday 04.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 05.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Monday 11.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Monday 18.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 19.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Monday 25.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Monday 08.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 09.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Monday 15.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 16.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Monday 22.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 23.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 23.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 29.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 30.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Monday 06.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Monday 06.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 07.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Monday 13.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 10.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 11.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 17.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 18.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 24.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 25.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 21.02. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO TAKE THIS COURSE AND THE ASSOCIATED UE APPLIED MACROECONOMICS IN THE SAME SEMESTER.

The course covers the core ideas of macroeconomics. We will discuss different macroeconomic models and link them to relevant events, empirical evidence, and policy issues. Students taking this course will be able to rigorously analyze macroeconomic issues and policies in connection with economic growth, business cycles and unemployment.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be a midterm and a final exam, covering the material discussed in the first and second half of the semester, respectively. Each of them accounts for 50% of the grade. The mid-term exam will take place on 23.11.2021. The final exam will take place on 31.01.2022. Students who take the midterm exam of 23.11.2021 will be given the possibility of a make-up exam on 06.12.2021. Students who take the final exam of 31.01.2022 will be given the possibility of a make-up exam on 21.02.2022.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course language is English. Students need to obtain at least an average of 50% to pass this course. 50% - 60% implies a 4; 60% - 70% a 3; 70% - 85% a 2; 85% or above a 1.

Examination topics

There will be a midterm and a final exam, covering the material discussed in the first and second half of the semester, respectively.

Reading list

David Romer (2018): Advanced Macroeconomics, 5th Edition.
Selected journal articles.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:12