Introduction to Macroeconomics

10 Credit points

Qualification goals

Students are expected to earn basic and fundamental knowledge in macroeconomics. They should acquire knowledge about the concepts and methods of national accounting and aggregate economic interactions. Upon accomplishing the class students will be able to apply these methods and concepts for answering specific macroeconomic questions.

Content

Foundations of macroeconomics, in particular national accounting, aggregate demand and supply, general equilibrium and economic growth. Topics of international finance, government budgets, inflation and unemployment.

Components and semester hours per week

Lecture (4 semester hours per week) and tutorial (2 semester hours per week)

Frequency

Winter semester

Examination performance

Written examination  (120 minutes)