Syllabus

Title
2179 Advanced Macroeconomics
Instructors
Dr. Fabian Siuda
Contact details
fabian.siuda@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/13/22 to 10/07/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Advanced Macroeconomics
Course III - Economics Core
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 10/13/22 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM D2.0.382
Thursday 10/20/22 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM EA.5.040
Thursday 10/27/22 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM TC.5.14
Thursday 11/03/22 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM TC.4.16
Thursday 11/10/22 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM D3.0.222
Thursday 11/17/22 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM D2.0.382
Thursday 11/24/22 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM D3.0.218
Thursday 12/01/22 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM D5.1.003
Thursday 12/15/22 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM TC.0.01 ERSTE
Thursday 12/22/22 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM TC.3.08
Thursday 01/12/23 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM TC.3.08
Thursday 01/19/23 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM TC.3.08

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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

Mandatory Attendance:

  • two missed units are tolerated (communication not necessary, no "apology")
  • more than two missed units: only if the reason is serious (please contact the lecturer!)
  • the course is an on-campus course; and it is subject to the WU-Corona regulations.
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Teaching/learning method(s)

The course is composed of two parts.

The first part is a set of lectures complemented by three group assignments (homework). In the 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, Charles I. and Vollrath, Dietrich
Title:

Introduction to Economic growth

Publisher: Norton
Edition: 3rd edition
Year: 2013
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: Blanchard, Oliver
Title:

Macroeconomics

Publisher: Pearson
Edition: 8th
Year: 2021
Content relevant for class examination: No
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
3 Author: Weil, David
Title:

Economic Growth

Publisher: Pearson, Boston
Edition: 2nd
Year: 2009
Content relevant for class examination: No
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
4 Author: Barro, Robert and Sala-i-Martin, Xavier
Title:

Economic growth

Publisher: The MIT Press
Edition: 2nd
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

Solid background in theoretical concepts of "Grundlagen VW", applied microeconomics and international macroeconomics.

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Availability of lecturer(s)

By appointment (please send me an E-Mail: fabian.siuda@wu.ac.at)

Last edited: 2022-06-01



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