SOK-3010 | UiT

Type of course

This course can be taken as a sigular course.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

SØ-431 Graduate course in economics - split exam in macroeconomics I 9 stp

Course content

The course consist of two main parts: macroeconomics for the long and for the short run, with an emphasis on relevance for small, open economies

Objectives of the course

Students who have successfully completed the course should have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge and comprehension:

macroeconomic growth in open economies
labour markets
economic fluctuations

Skills:

The course should prepare the student to:

work independently on relevant problems and questions
apply theoretical concepts and ideas
undertake relevant empirical work

Competence:

The student should be able to

read, understand and present models and results from research on open economy macroeconomics published in international journals
apply theories and principles and independently to develop her/his own competence and expertise in macroeconomics
discuss central questions, analyses and conclusions pertaining to the present macroeconomic situation

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars

Assessment

4 hrs written examination. Grades A-F, F is failure.

A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course.

spring 2012 SOK-3010 Open Economy Macroeconomics - 10 ECTS