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ME2703 Macroeconomics 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus ME2703 (Autumn 2014–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The first part of the course contains methods and theories for analysing general trends in macroeconomic variables, such as unemployment, interest rates, investments and saving. The other part of the course focuses on macroeconomic growth, including endogenic growth based on human capital, R&D and innovation.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course you should be able to:

  • Define, calculate and reflect on important macroeconomic aggregates, such as GDP, unemployment and inflation
  • Identify and assess the causes to and the consequences of unemployment and inflation and their interplay
  • Analyse economic growth by means of exogenous and endogenous growth models
  • Use relevant macroeconomic models to assess different macroeconomic phenomena
  • Reflect on the importance of monetary and fiscal policy for short-term and long-term economic development

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

At least 180 credits of higher education, of which at least 30 credits within mathematics/economics and documented proficiency in English B, or the equivalent.

Recommended prerequisites

A completed Bachelor's degree including at least 30 credits in mathematics/economics and documented proficiency in Swedish B and English B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS eg).

NB!

Due to similar/overlapping content you should chose only one of these courses, ME2703 or ME2708.

Equipment

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Literature

Titel: Macroeconomics

Författare: Nils Gottfries

Utgivningsår: 2013

Förlag: Palgrave McMillan

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Exam, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Hans Lööf

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Industrial Economics and Management

Main field of study

Industrial Management

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Per Thulin, per.thulin@indek.kth.se

Supplementary information

Replaces AH2003 Macroeconomics