Topics in Macroeconomics

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• use formal logic to solve state-of-the-art macroeconomic models and derive equilibrium behaviour
• abstract complex economic problems into macroeconomic models to critically assess current policy debates in the area

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• application of state-of-the-art macroeconomic methods to specific policy issues
• some advanced theoretical and practical concepts in macroeconomics

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• communicate logical arguments in written form

1. A Simple Dynamic Model

2. Solving The Simple Dynamic Model

3. Employment and The Simple Dynamic Model

4. Labour Market Frictions

5. Endogenous Growth

6. Incomplete Markets and Banking

7. Taxes and Growth

8. Monetary Theory and Policy

Lectures and tutorials.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.