Course: Advanced Macroeconomics (Lecture) (5207-421)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Thomas Beißinger (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

lecture with exercise

In-Class Hours Per Week:

2

Contents:

The aim of the course is to provide students with a solid understanding of important macroeconomic models explaining business cycle fluctuations and economic growth. The lecture also sheds some light on the ongoing debate between New Keynesian and (neo-)classical economists on the role of governments and central banks in stabilizing a market economy. An accompanying exercise course offers students the opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the topics dealt with in the lecture.

Literature:

Selected chapters from:
- Acemoglu, D. (2009) Introduction to Modern Economic Growth. Princeton University Press.
- Heijdra, B. J. (2009). Foundations of Modern Macroeconomics, 2nd edn. Oxford U. Press.
- Romer, D. (2011) Advanced Macroeconomics, 4th edn. McGraw-Hill.

Additional references are provided in the lecture

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 5207-430 Advanced Macroeconomics (compulsory)
• 5207-420 Theoretical Foundations 2 (compulsory)