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![]() | 2015/6 |
![]() | Department of Economics |
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![]() | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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Semester 1 |
![]() | CW 30%, EX 70% |
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ES20013 Resit Exam (where allowed by programme regulations) |
![]() | Before taking this module you must take ES10002 |
![]() | Aims: * To develop further students' understanding of macroeconomic theory. * To enable students to use macroeconomic models to interpret policy problems. * To be aware of the main contributions of the leading schools of macroeconomic thought. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course unit, students should be able to: * Understand and use for policy analysis a series of macroeconomic models. * Use their knowledge of theory to interpret problems in macroeconomic policy making. * Solve problems under exam conditions from the material learnt. Skills: Use and analysis of economic data; problem-solving; expressing understanding of macroeconomic theory and policy in written form through examination and coursework. Content: IS-LM analysis in an open economy context - the Mundell-Fleming Model; AD-AS analysis; aggregate supply and inflation; introduction to modelling expectations within macroeconomics. Key text: Gärtner, M. (2003), Macroeconomics, Financial Times PrenticeHall, (library ref.: 330 GAR). |
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ES20013 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Economics
ES20013 is Optional on the following programmes:School of Management
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