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Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy - ECO00038I
- Department: Economics and Related Studies
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
- See module specification for other years: 2024-25
Module summary
This module advances students’ understanding of macroeconomic analysis and policy.
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2023-24 |
Module aims
This module aims to develop students' understanding of intermediate macroeconomic analysis and to enhance their ability to use macroeconomic theory to interpret and assess macroeconomic issues and policies. The exposition is mainly diagrammatic but at times uses simple algebra and a certain amount of differential calculus.
Module learning outcomes
On completing the module students will be able to critically assess a variety of macroeconomic models and policies, including:
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Short run models of the macroeconomy
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Medium run models of the macroeconomy (including the Phillips curve)
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Long run models of the macroeconomy (including the Solow growth model)
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Monetary and Fiscal policy
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 75 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 25 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 75 |
Module feedback
Marks and written feedback on summative assessments will be provided within 25 working days of the date of submission.
Formative feedback will be provided in PBL tutorials after student groups complete each case study, and in lectures with the use of mentimeter.
Indicative reading
Main Textbook:
Carlin, Wendy and Soskice, David (2014). “Macroeconomics: Institutions, Instability and the Financial System”, Oxford University Press.