Course Description
The objective of this course is to provide an overview of some classic topics in macroeconomics, with a view to providing students with the skills required to read and write professional articles. The main focus is on the basic analytical structure of economic models, their empirical and policy implications.
Prerequisite(s): None
Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. understand modern macroeconomic theories of growth and business cycles;
2. understand the role of consumption and investment; and
3. understand modern fiscal and monetary policies.