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EC5004: ADVANCED MACROECONOMIC THEORY (2017-2018)

Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 18:46


Course Overview

This advanced, technical course examines in detail a selection of key theoretical models of modern macroeconomics in order to assess the impact of monetary and fiscal policy and economic shocks on economic growth, and the scope and limitations of such policies in globally connected economies.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor David McCausland

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of MRes Applied Economics or MSc Applied Economics or MSc Applied Economics (Health)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • EC5001 Economic Theory (Passed)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This advanced, technical course examines in detail a selection of key theoretical models of modern macroeconomics in order to assess the impact of monetary and fiscal policy and economic shocks on economic growth, and the scope and limitations of such policies in globally connected economies.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Continuous assessment (20%); Written Examination  (80%).

Resit: 2 hrs written examination.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Written feedback is given on the written assignment. On a less formal basis verbal feedback is given during class discussions.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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