Delivered at:: Department of Economics

Course type:: Elective course

When:: 3 year, 1, 2 module

Instructors

Мишура Анна Владимировна

Rubin, Alexander

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Abstract

An obligatory course designed to familiarize students with essential concepts and theories related to the subject of macroeconomics. It may serve as a prerequisite to advanced courses on growth theory, monetary economics or open macro.

Learning Objectives

Students are supposed to be familiar with basics of macroeconomics including growth and business cycle theory.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students are supposed to be familiar with basics of macroeconomics including growth and business cycle theory.

Course Contents

1) Introduction to the field of macroeconomics.
2) Introduction to growth theory
3) Solow model.
4) Endogenous economic growth.
5) The fundamental causes of growth
6) Labour market
7) Consumption.
8) Investments.
9) Money.
10) Introduction to business cycle theory.
11) Real Business Cycle Model.
12) Keynesian Theory.
13) IS-LM Model.
14) Intellectual history of macroeconomics.
15) Introduction to open economy.
16) Mundell-Fleming model.
17) Monetary policy.
18) Fiscal policy.
19) Introduction to trade theory.

Assessment Elements

Quizz
Test
Exam

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 2nd module
0.5 * Exam + 0.15 * Quizz + 0.35 * Test

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Jones, P. M., & Enders, W. (2016). The Asymmetric Effects Of Uncertainty On Macroeconomic Activity. Macroeconomic Dynamics, (05), 1219. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.cup.macdyn.v20y2016i05p1219.1246.00

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Taylor, J. B., & Uhlig, H. (2016). Handbook of Macroeconomics. Amsterdam: North Holland. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1198062

Authors

Brodskaia Natalia Nikolaevna

Bachelor’s Programme 'International Programme in Business and Economics'

Contacts:

Macroeconomics II