| CODE | ECN3127 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Applied Macroeconomics | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Economics | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The objective of the study-unit is to develop the ability of students to apply macroeconomic theory and principles to actual real world examples. Over the course of the study-unit students will be presented with advanced macroeconomic theory in order to provide the necessary background to better comprehend the applied economic research which will be discussed throughout the study-unit. The application of theoretical macroeconomic models and relevant analysis of the underlying macroeconomic issues is thus presented and discussed for the following list of topics: - The IS-LM Model; - The Labour Market; - Supply Side Policies; - Inflation and Unemployment; - Disinflation; - Theories of Consumption Behavior; - Theories of Investment Behavior; - Exogenous Growth Theory. Study-unit Aims: - To encourage students to apply theoretical macroeconomic concepts to real world cases; - To help students in understanding the usefulness of theoretical models in the analysis of macroeconomics; - To introduce the students to a vast array of published journal articles papers. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Appreciate the role of theory in analyzing real world macroeconomic issues; - Recognise divergencies between the real world and theoretical models; - They will learn to present and summarize applied macroeconomic research. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Better evaluate current macroeconomic issues in line with theory and macroeconomic models; - Analyze policy options adopted within different economies; - To make better use of journal articles within their studies and research. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Suggested Textbooks: Carlin W., Soskice D., Macroeconomics – Imperfections, Institutions and Policies (2006). Other textbooks: Charles I.Jones. (2001), Introduction to Economic Growth , 2nd Edition. Burda M. & Wyplosz C. (2005), Macroeconomics, A European Text, 4th Edition. The students will also be provided with supplementary applied academic journal articles. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Study-unit: ECN2218 - Intermediate Macroeconomics | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Tutorial | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Gilmour Camilleri Melchior Vella |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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