NBS8612 : Topics in Macroeconomics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Saumik Paul
- Lecturer: Dr Ian Corrick
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module exposes students to advanced specialist topics in modern macroeconomics and aims to give them a deep understanding of how contemporary macro models are developed and used to interpret real world phenomena. Whenever possible, applications and specialist software will be used.
Outline Of Syllabus
a) topics in economic growth and structural change;
b) topics in short-run macro modelling;
c) topics in stabilisation policy;
d) topics in open economy macroeconomics.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 14 | 2:00 | 28:00 | Present-in-person |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 64 | 1:00 | 64:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 50 | 1:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Present-in-person in seminar rooms or computer labs |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 50 | 1:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide an exhaustive and in-depth introduction to advanced contemporary issues in macroeconomics. In seminars and/or computer classes, students will learn how to manipulate and apply macro models to understand real world phenomena. Private study facilitates review and understanding of lecture material.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 180 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination is an appropriate means of testing the understanding of the workings of the various models and the interpretation of their results, including applications to policy questions across the topics covered by the module.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8612's Timetable