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040084 KU KU Applied Macroeconomics (MA) (2023W)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE
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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. 200 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 05.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 06.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 06.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 12.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 12.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 13.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 13.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 19.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 20.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 27.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Monday 06.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 13.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 23.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 24.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 30.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 01.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 07.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 14.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 15.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 11.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 12.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 18.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 19.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 25.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course departs from multiple challenges that many developed countries currently face, i.e., high national debt, inflation, slow growth of output and productivity as well as population aging. Students learn to use various data sources for documenting such empirical facts. They are introduced to analytical tools commonly used by macroeconomists to study the origin of these challenges, understand how they relate to each other and their impact on economic well-being in the short- and long-run. Alternative macroeconomic policy measures for addressing them are discussed.

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

Assessment and permitted materials

The final grade is exclusively based on 2 out of 3 quizzes (15% each), a midterm exam in presence on November 16, 2023 (30%), and a final exam on January 26, 2024 (40%). To pass, 50% of all possible points are required. All exams are closed-book, closed-notes. Students wishing to do so can opt for a make-up final which takes place in late February 2024. The result from the last exam taken counts towards the final grade.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students need to obtain at least 50% of all possible points to pass this course. 50% - 64% implies a 4; 65% - 74% a 3; 75% - 84% a 2; 85% or above a 1.

Examination topics

All exams are based on the material covered in class – including in-class discussions – as well as all mandatory readings.

Reading list

Williamson, Stephen D. 2014. Macroeconomics, 5th edition (international). Pearson.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 15.12.2023 08:05