Economics Macroeconomics- Learning and AnalysisSyllabus:1. Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Definition and scope of Macroeconomics
- Basic macroeconomic concepts and models
- Importance of macroeconomics in decision making
2. National Income and Output
- Measurement of national income
- Circular flow of income
- Aggregate demand and supply
- Determinants of national income
3. Money and Banking
- Functions and types of money
- Money supply and its determinants
- Central banking and monetary policy
- Commercial banking and credit creation
4. Inflation and Unemployment
- Causes and consequences of inflation
- Types of inflation
- Measurement of inflation
- The Phillips curve and the trade-off between inflation and unemployment
5. Fiscal Policy
- Government budget and its components
- Role of fiscal policy in stabilization
- Tools of fiscal policy
- Evaluation of fiscal policy effectiveness
6. Monetary Policy
- Goals and instruments of monetary policy
- Central bank independence
- Transmission mechanism of monetary policy
- Evaluation of monetary policy effectiveness
7. International Trade and Finance
- Balance of payments
- Exchange rates and their determination
- International trade and its effects on the economy
- Economic integration and globalization
8. Economic Growth and Development
- Theories of economic growth
- Determinants of economic development
- Role of institutions in economic growth
- Sustainable development and environmental economics
9. Macroeconomic Policy Debates
- Business cycles and economic fluctuations
- Policy responses to economic crises
- Role of government in the economy
- Economic inequality and redistribution
Assessment:- Midterm exam (30%)
- Final exam (40%)
- Assignments and quizzes (20%)
- Class participation (10%)
Recommended Textbook:- Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy by William J. Baumol and Alan S. Blinder
Additional Resources:- Online articles and research papers
- Economic journals and publications
- Economic websites and blogs
Course Objectives:- Understand the fundamental concepts and theories of macroeconomics
- Analyze macroeconomic data and trends
- Evaluate the impact of macroeconomic policies on the economy
- Apply economic principles to real-world scenarios and decision making
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in macroeconomics
Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Economics