ECC5660

Macroeconomic theory

(BUS)

Dr Michael Lee

6 points + Two 1.5 hour lectures per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ECC4660

Synopsis: Underpinnings of modern macroeconomics basic to models of growth and cyclical fluctuations as well as models of monetary and fiscal policies. Topics include neoclassical and endogenous growth theories; overlapping generations models with and without money; policy ineffectiveness issues; equilibrium business cycle as well as traditional Keynesian models of fluctuations; and models of incomplete nominal adjustment such as those of New-Keynesian and the Lucas-Supply variety.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 100%