15 Credits AUTUMN



Aims/Description: Macroeconomics concerns the behaviour of the economy as a whole. In this module you will develop a coherent framework for understanding macroeconomics building on microeconomic foundations. The module will analyse the source of business cycle fluctuations, the aims of monetary policy in advanced economies, including the design of optimal monetary policy. It will also provide an advanced understanding of fiscal policy and debt dynamics. You will be introduced to the concept of financial frictions in the context of the last financial crisis, and gain an understanding of the aims and challenges faced by monetary policy makers.

Staff Contact: THOENISSEN CHRISTOPH
Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Independent Study
Assessment: Formal Exam

Notes: This unit is available as part of the Research Training Programme.

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