Syllabus

Title
5971 Advanced Macroeconomics
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr.Dr. Ingrid Kubin
Contact details
Ingrid.Kubin@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/15/19 to 02/22/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Advanced Macroeconomics
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/06/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 03/13/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 03/20/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 03/27/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 04/03/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 05/08/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 05/15/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 05/22/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 05/29/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.1.02
Wednesday 06/05/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 06/12/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144
Wednesday 06/19/19 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.019
Wednesday 06/26/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.144

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Contents
Introduction to central approaches to growth theory (neoclassical -Solow; endogenous growth theory - Romer)
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Learning outcomes

After taking the course students will be able to understand the Basics of theoretical approaches to economic growth (neoclassical growth theory and endogenous growth theory) and apply them in context.

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Attendance requirements

you may miss two meetings

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Teaching/learning method(s)

The course is composed by two parts.

The first part is a set of lectures (approximately 9 units; supported by a set of slides available in the learning Center a couple of days before the resp meeting), complemented by three group assignments (homework). In this group assignments, students revise the basics in economics, solve sample exam questions and collect data for a country study. This part ends with a written exam.

In the second part (approximately 3 units) students prepare and present a term paper (group work).

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Assessment

Exam: max 60 points

Group assignments: max 18 points

Term paper (presentation + written paper):  max 22 points

a positive grade requires: 

  • in total more than 50 points
  • more than 24 points on the written exam 
  • more than 8 points on the group assignments 
  • more than 8 points on term paper 

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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

After the Registration period, students from the waiting list, who don't yet have a valid Registration, will be assigned to available places in the specific courses. This allotment is not based on a first-come first-served principle. Rather, Progress in the studies will be the decisive criterion.

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Readings
1 Author: Jones
Title:

Introduction to Economic growth

Introduction to Economic Growth (Second Edition)

Edition: 2nd or 3rd edition (1st is also fine)
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
Type: Book
2 Author: Weil
Title:

Economic Growth

 

Content relevant for class examination: No
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
3 Author: Blanchard
Title: Macroeconomics

Content relevant for class examination: No
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
4 Author: Barro and Sala-i-Martin
Title: Economic growth

Content relevant for class examination: No
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
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Recommended previous knowledge and skills
Background in theoretical concepts of "Grundlagen VW", applied microeconomics and international macroeconomics.
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Availability of lecturer(s)

after the regular course meetings

or by appointment (please send me an E-Mail: ingrid.kubin@wu.ac.at

Last edited: 2018-11-22



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