Syllabus

Title
5855 Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Klaus Prettner
Contact details
klaus.prettner@wu.ac.at
Type
FS
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/14/22 to 02/27/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Doctoral/PhD Programs
Research Seminar in Main Subject I - Economics
Research Seminar in Main Subject I - Empirical Business Research
Research Seminar in Main Subject II - Economics
Research Seminar in Main Subject II - Empirical Business Research
Research Seminar in Main Subject III - Economics
Research Seminar in Main Subject III - Empirical Business Research
Research Seminar in Main Subject IV - Economics
Research Seminar in Main Subject IV - Empirical Business Research
Research Seminar - Economics
Research Seminar - Empirical Business Research
Research Seminar - Economics
Research Seminar - Empirical Business Research
Academic Writing
Methodology and Theory
Research Seminar - Participating in scientific discourse I
Research Seminar - Participating in scientific discourse II
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 03/17/22 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.047
Friday 05/13/22 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.28
Friday 05/13/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM TC.4.28
Saturday 05/14/22 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM D3.0.237
Saturday 05/14/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D3.0.237
Friday 05/20/22 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.28
Friday 05/20/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM TC.4.28
Saturday 05/21/22 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM D3.0.237
Saturday 05/21/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D3.0.237

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Contents

This course presents an introduction to i) dynamic modeling in discrete and continuous time, ii) dynamic optimization in discrete and continuous time, iii) neoclassical growth theory and its applications, iv) endogenous and semi-endogenous growth theories, v) unified growth theory, and vi) skill-biased technical change.

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Learning outcomes

After taking the course, students know the main tools and frameworks for the analysis of long-run macroeconomic phenomena and can apply the concepts in their own research.

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Attendance requirements

Attendance is compulsory.

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Teaching/learning method(s)

Lectures, theoretical and empirical exercises, presentation.

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Assessment

Take-home exam (50%), presentation (50%)

Last edited: 2021-11-16



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