Macroeconomic Analysis

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Macroeconomic Analysis
Leerdoelen	1. Analyze mathematically standard dynamic macroeconomic models in the subject areas covered in the course. 2. Explain verbally the results of the mathematical analysis using economic intuition. 3. Derive empirically testable predictions from the analysis of the models. 4. Apply the learned model-solving techniques to variants of the models taught in class.
Omschrijving	The course provides a broad overview to core subject areas in advanced macroeconomics including the dynamic analysis of consumption, investment theory, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, and international macroeconomics. Standard dynamic macroeconomic models in these areas will be presented, explained and analyzed based on simple dynamic optimization techniques. The course will also discuss the empirical implications of the models and how they can be tested based on available data.
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	-hoorcollege ,  -werkcollege (Lectures, Tutorials, Self-Study)
Toetsvorm	-individuele opdracht,  -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) (Written Final Exam, Written Assignments)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	Dr. M.J. Klasing
Docent(en)	Dr. M.J. Klasing ,Dr. P. Milionis
Entreevoorwaarden	For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Students are expected to have completed a Bachelor's degree in economics or in a related field of study. As part of this, they should have understanding of intermediate level macroeconomic and microeconomic tools and a working knowledge of multivariate calculus, linear algebra and basic econometrics.
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Research Master in Economics and Business  (keuzevakken ReMa) - semester I a keuze