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Macroeconomics I
(dt. Makroökonomie I)
Level, degree of commitment | Basic module, compulsory elective module |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Lecture, recitation class, 180 hours (attendance: 56 hours, preparation and follow-up: 56 hours, exam preparation: 68 hours) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
6 CP Course requirement(s): Examination type: Written examination |
Language, Grading |
German,The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Economics. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, each winter semester |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Bernd Hayo |
Contents
The module introduces students to central fundamentals of macroeconomics. In addition to national accounts, students learn how to analyze macroeconomics in the short and long run. Important topics include growth theory and business cycle theory.
Qualification Goals
Upon completion of the module, students will be able to,
(1) name central macroeconomic theories and explain how they work,
(2) critically discuss model results,
(3) establish relations between the models and real-world developments and
draw economic policy conclusions with the help of the theories.
Prerequisites
None.
Applicability
Module imported from B.Sc. Economics.
When studying B.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Basics of Business Administration and Economics.
Recommended Reading
(not specified)
Please note:
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- Summer 2018
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- Summer 2021
- Winter 2021/22
- Winter 2022/23
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