Syllabus
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Day | Date | Time | Room |
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Monday | 11/29/21 | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Online-Einheit |
Friday | 12/03/21 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Online-Einheit |
Monday | 12/06/21 | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Online-Einheit |
Friday | 12/10/21 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Online-Einheit |
Monday | 12/13/21 | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Online-Einheit |
Friday | 12/17/21 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Online-Einheit |
Monday | 12/20/21 | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Online-Einheit |
Monday | 01/10/22 | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM | D4.0.019 |
Friday | 01/14/22 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | D3.0.218 |
Monday | 01/17/22 | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM | D4.0.019 |
Friday | 01/21/22 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | D3.0.218 |
Monday | 01/24/22 | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM | D4.0.019 |
Friday | 01/28/22 | 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM | TC.2.01 |
The course offers an introduction into dynamic macroeconomics. Topics covered include the empirical measurement and characterization of business cycles, and an introduction into dynamic macro modelling (Real Business Cycle and New Keynesian models). A particular focus will lie on deriving and understanding the parallels with undergraduate macroeconomic models and on understanding the effects of macroeconomic policy.
Upon completion of this course students have a basic understanding of macroeconomic analysis in a dynamic setting.
Attendance is compulsory. A maximum of 4 course hours (1 day of lectures) are allowed to be missed.
The course is mainly lecture-based. Homework assignment and exercises (in groups) will be used to deepen the understanding of the materials discussed.
Grading is based on:
· Over the course, 2 short assignments in groups (of 2 or 3 students), 12.5 points each (25 points in total)
· Midterm exam, remote take home, in groups (35points)
· Final exam (35 points): format of the final exam tbd; if the Covid19-situation allows it, exam will be in presence mode, if not format similar as midterm exam
· You need to score at least 50% of the points on the sum of midterm and final exam
· Individual one-page essay (total of 5 points)
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