The module aims to deepen students understanding of key issues in macroeconomics, enhancing awareness of controversies and the development of macroeconomic ideas.
Module learning outcomes
To analyse in greater depth a selection of theoretical and empirical topics which are of fundamental importance to the subject.
To acquaint students with some original classic papers and with a variety of authors, rather than to rely narrowly on a single textbook or very recent teaching material.
To foster awareness of controversies and unsettled issues, and to develop students own capacities for forming critical judgements about these.
To provide some familiarity with the history of macroeconomic thinking.
Indicative assessment
Task
% of module mark
Essay/coursework
25
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)
75
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task
% of module mark
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)
100
Module feedback
Marks and comments on the assessed essay will be provided within 6 weeks of submission, as required by university policy. The closed exam will be marked within 6 weeks of the date of the exam, as required by university policy.
Indicative reading
As noted above, the module will be based on sets of readings specific to each topic, rather than on a main textbook.