Course syllabus
Welcome to "Intermediate Macroeconomics" at Dalarna University
Welcome to Intermediate Macroeconomics (NA1036) at Dalarna University
Course Content
The purpose of the course is to present an integrated overview of different sectors of the economy. In addition, macroeconomic development is highlighted by examples from recent economic trends and policy measures. The longterm perspective includes a discussion of growth theory, while theories of the business cycle describe shortterm fluctuations in economic activity.
The course gives an international perspective on macroeconomic issues with a specific emphasis on data from European countries.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course the students should be able to:
- Describe the function of goods, money and labor markets. (1)
- Discuss savings and investment in an open economy. (2)
- Explain and discuss the business cycle. (3)
- Describe and use the IS-LM model. (4)
- Explain Philip’s curve. (5)
- Explain stabilization policy in the form of fiscal and monetary policy. (6)
- Discuss the macroeconomic development in different countries. (7)
- In a written report present and discuss problems and solutions to a macroeconomically relevant question. (8)
Examination and Assessment
The course is assessed by a written final exam and assignments, equivalent to 7.5 credits (U-VG).
Course Literature
Gärtner, M. (2016). Macroeconomics (5th ed.). Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education. ISBN: 9781292115207
Grades
The examination consists of a written examination equivalent to 6 credits(U-VG) which examines learning outcomes 1-7 and a written report corresponding to 1.5 hp (U-G) which primarily examines learning outcome 8
Schedule
Final Exam
14 January 2025
Re-exam:
13 February 2025
Make-up exam:
August 2025
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Catia Cialani Course Coordinator cci@du.se |
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