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Macroeconomic Techniques (ECON40005)

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Introduction to recent developments in macroeconomics. Students will learn how to formulate and solve stochastic dynamic economic models and to apply these techniques to a number of substantive issues in consumption, asset pricing, business cycle theory, monetary economics, and labour economics.

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Generic skills

  • High level of development: problem solving; statistical reasoning; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking.

  • Moderate level of development: written communication; collaborative learning; team work; application of theory to practice; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

  • Some level of development: oral communication; synthesis of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

Last updated: 3 November 2022