Syllabus

Title
0778 Advanced Macroeconomics
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Jesus Crespo Cuaresma
Contact details
jcrespo@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/15/17 to 09/22/17
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Advanced Macroeconomics
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 10/11/17 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 10/18/17 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 10/25/17 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 11/08/17 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 11/15/17 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 11/22/17 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 11/29/17 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 12/06/17 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 12/13/17 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 12/20/17 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 01/10/18 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 01/17/18 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 01/24/18 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM D4.0.022
Wednesday 01/31/18 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM D4.0.022

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Contents
Thorough introduction to neoclassical and endogenous growth theory.
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Learning outcomes
The course provides the main theoretical and empirical tools to understand long-run economic growth and explain why income per capita grows at different rates across countries. After taking the course students will be able to understand and critically assess the basic academic literature on economic growth and development, as well as documents related to development policy.
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Teaching/learning method(s)
The course is composed by two parts. The first part is a set of lectures (approximately 8 units), complemented by group homework assignments. This part ends with a written exam. In the second part (approximately 4 units) the students have to prepare and present a review of a selected empirical topic related to economic growth.
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Assessment
Exam (70% of the final mark), presentation of recent research on economic growth (20%) and discussion of presentations (10%).
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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

EmpfohleneVoraussetzungen: Background in theoretical concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. 

 

 

 

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Readings
1 Author: Jones, Charles I.
Title: Introduction to economic growth.

Publisher: Norton
Edition: 2
Year: 2002
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
Type: Book
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Recommended previous knowledge and skills
Sound knowledge of mathematics, statistics and econometrics is a clear advantage.Background in theoretical concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics.
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Availability of lecturer(s)
By appointment per e-mail.jcrespo@wu.ac.at
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Other

Literature:

Jones, Charles I.: Introduction to economic growth. Norton , 2ed, 2002

Weil, David: Economic Growth. Pearson, 2ed, 2009

Barro, R.J. and X. Sala-i-Martin: Economic Growth. MIT Press, 1999.

Last edited: 2017-09-04



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