607.140 (18W) Macroeconomics

Wintersemester 2018/19

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First course session
07.01.2019 10:00 - 13:00 S.1.05 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Macroeconomics
Type Lecture - Course (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 3.0
ECTS credits 6.0
Registrations 23 (30 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction Englisch
Course begins on 07.01.2019
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Introduction to macroeconomics. 

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Every unit will consist of a theoretical (lecture) part and a practical part where students will be required to present the solution to pre-assigned exercises.

Course content

  1. Introduction to macroeconomics
  2. The goods market
  3. Financial markets
  4. The IS-LM model
  5. The IS-LM model in an open economy
  6. Output, the interest and the exchange rate
  7. The labour market
  8. The AS-AD model
  9. The Phillips curve and the natural rate of unemployment and inflation
  10. Inflation, money growth and the real rate of interest     
  11. The medium run in an open economy
  12. Long run growth
  13. Expectations
  14.  Europe: past, present and future

Literature

O.Blanchard, A. Amighini, F. Giavazzi, Macroeconomics. A European Perspective, 2nded., Pearson Education, Harlow 2013.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

  1. Final examination (in English) (50 %). 
  2. Preparation of weekly assignments for the practical part (40%).
  3. Positive assessment of the participation in the discussions (10 %).
  4.  Regular attendance.

Examination topic(s)

Note on the participation in the discussions: Questions for a better understanding of the presentations and the text can be asked anytime. 

Note on the preparation: Reading the respective chapters in the textbook prior to the lessons is strongly recommended. We recommend you use the homepage related to the textbook and the literature and links indicated there and in the book.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

  1. Final examination (in English) (50 %). 
  2. Preparation of weekly assignments for the practical part (40%).
  3. Positive assessment of the participation in the discussions (10 %).
  4.  Regular attendance.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Business Administration (SKZ: 518, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Volkswirtschaftslehre (Compulsory subject)
      • 3.3 Volkswirtschaftslehre III: Makroökonomik ( 0.0h VC / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 607.140 Macroeconomics (3.0h VC / 6.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2., 3., 4., 5. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Applied Business Administration (SKZ: 518, Version: 14W.3)
    • Subject: Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaftslehre (Compulsory subject)
      • §9(1) Makroökonomik ( 3.0h VC / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 607.140 Macroeconomics (3.0h VC / 6.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Applied Business Administration (SKZ: 518, Version: 12W.1)
    • Subject: Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaftslehre (Compulsory subject)
      • Makroökonomik ( 3.0h VC / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 607.140 Macroeconomics (3.0h VC / 6.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Information Management (SKZ: 522, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Volkswirtschaftslehre (Compulsory elective)
      • 8.3 Volkswirtschaftslehre ( 0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
        • 607.140 Macroeconomics (3.0h VC / 6.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 607.145 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.146 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 607.140 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.141 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.142 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 607.145 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.146 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.147 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 607.140 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.141 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.142 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.143 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 607.145 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.146 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.147 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 607.140 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.141 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.142 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.143 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 607.145 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.146 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 607.140 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.141 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.142 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.143 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.144 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 607.145 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.146 VC ECON 2: Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 607.140 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.142 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.143 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.144 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.145 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 607.140 VC Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 607.140 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.141 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.142 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.143 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.144 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.145 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 607.140 VC Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 607.140 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.141 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.142 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.143 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.144 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
  • 607.145 VC Makroökonomik (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 607.140 VC Macroeconomics (3.0h / 6.0ECTS)