Advanced Macroeconomics, 7.5 credits
(Avancerad makroekonomi, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1120NE |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Economics |
| Main field of study | Economics |
| Progressive specialisation | A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Social Sciences |
| Disciplary domain |
Social sciences 100%
|
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | Second-cycle (Master) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2019 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Social Sciences at Södertörn University on 2019-02-14 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, and English B or the equivalent
Learning outcomes
After the course the student is able to:
- explain advanced macroeconomic theory
- relate advanced economic theory to social problems at the macro level.
- apply macroeconomic theory to different types of economic problems
- participate in scholarly discussions and contribute qualified opinions on macroeconomic issues
- critically and analytically assess theory-based claims
- understand how theoretical perspectives and choices of methods influence scientific studies
Course content, modules and examinations
The course provides further knowledge of modern macroeconomic theories that form the basis of international research in the field of macroeconomics. Based on micro fundamentals and political economics, the course deals with the following areas with an emphasis on stability problems: consumption and investment, money and access to credit, and growth. The financial crisis is examined from a range of theoretical perspectives and applications.
1001, Advanced Macroeconomics, 7.5 credits
(Avancerad makroekonomi,
7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
AF
Course design
The course comprises lectures and seminarsExamination format
Assessment is conducted through a written examination and assignments.The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be credited in a degree programme alongside a course completed inside or outside of Sweden, which has a content that wholly or partly corresponds to the content of this course.