2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS3505 Advanced Macroeconomics

10 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Prof Guiseppe Fontana
Email: gf@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

Pre-requisites

LUBS2230	Mathematics for Business and Economics 2
LUBS2610	Intermediate Macroeconomics
LUBS2670	Statistics for Business and Economics 2

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the general approaches and frameworks used in macroeconomics.

Syllabus

Develop the alternative theoretical models of the macro economy presented in the level 1 and level 2 modules, with particular emphasis on their foundations. Compare and contrast Keynesian and classical theory of money, unemployment and inflation. Consider the theoretical and empirical arguments for and against the use of stabilisation policies.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			85.00
Total Contact hours			15.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

For each 10 credits of study taken, the expectation is that the normal study time (including attendance at lectures and tutorials, self-study and revision) is 100 hours.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 31/03/2009

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