ØSS113 Macroeconomics II

Contents and structure

The course is based on ØSO002 Macroeconomics I and the learning from this course is an integral part. The course aims to explain some theories that were not treated in ØSO002. Furthermore, the course will emphasize bringing up current topics and reflecting the current macroeconomic news. Thus, the course may be somewhat different from one year to another.

Key themes are:

Various economic models that provide perspectives on macroeconomic events.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

The course aims for the student to know alternative theories that were not addressed in ØSO002 such as: 

• Stabilization policy subject to a monetary policy rule.
• IS-PC-MP model
• Currency Union
• Financial crises and bubble theory
• Economic politics in a game between voters and politicians
• Economic policy in a game between rational actors and politicians (time inconsistency, "Inflation bias").
• Problems related to the stabilization of government debt
• "Real Business Cycle" models
• Norway as an oil-dependent economy.
• Norwegian economic policy

Skills: 

• On completion of the course the students should be able to interpret and understand economic news and events. Explain alternative ways of seeing things. Explain the logic of economic models and their reflect on their validity (assumptions). An increased degree of formal presentation will be emphasized. 

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

• ØSO001 Microeconomics I
• ØSO002 Macroeconomics I
• ØMO001 Mathematics

Teaching methods

Lectures, presentations and problem solutions.

Compulsory learning activities

Students have to pass 3 assignments to be allowed to take the exam.

Assessment

Written school exam, 4 hours. The exam can be held on the digital exam system. The time and place for the exam will be announced on Studentweb. Grading scale A-F, where F means the student failed.

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