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Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis: A Data Driven Approach

Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis: A Data Driven Approach


Course Code

ECON 13310 10

Course Description

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of neoclassical macroeconomic models, designed for students who have previously studied the principles of macroeconomics.

The course is divided into five key modules: (i) economic growth and production, (ii) consumption and savings, (iii) government finances, (iv) money and the price level, and (v) unemployment. Throughout each module, we extensively utilize relevant data to enhance the understanding of theoretical concepts.

By the end of the course, students will not only possess the ability to interpret macroeconomic news and articles but also analyze policies through a model-based framework.

Course Criteria

Prerequisites: ECON 10200 or ECON 20200 or ECON 20210 and STAT 22000 or STAT 23400 or STAT 24400 or ECON 11010 This course fulfills the Macro Methods requirement or ECON elective for the business economics specialization.

Instructor(s)

Oscar Galvez-Soriano

Session

Session 3

Course Dates

July 20th - August 21st

Class Days

Mon, Wed

Class Time

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Modality

In-Person

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