Programme d'études 2002-2003 > ESPO > ECON3502
ECON3502Advanced Macroeconomics I

[45h]

Enseignant(s) :

Raouf Boucekkine, David De la Croix

Objectifs

The aim of the course is to give a wide-ranging survey of modern macroeconomics, so that the students are able to discern the fundamental elements of macroeconomic issues and of their formalisation.

Cahier des charges

The course can start by introducing the empirical issues raised by growth and cycle theories. Next, it presents the concepts used for analysis (preferences, technology, equilibrium) and the necessary dynamic methods. This can be done within the framework of a model with infinitely living agents or within the framework of overlap-ping generations. Finally, a great part of the course should be devoted to show how these basic elements can be used and extended to deal with several issues, like the study of the sources of growth (endogenous growth the-ory), dynamical models of real business cycles under uncertainty, and the analysis of the impact of intergenera-tional transfers (pensions, debt, education, bequests, etc.

Résumé

Contents
Precise contents to be defined by the teacher. Here is an example of possible contents:
ch 1 (Solow model), 2 (Ramsey model), 3 (endogeneous growth) and 5 (Keynesian theories), of Romer's book.

Method
The principle is to reach quickly an advanced level, especially for the topics that are covered in undergraduate courses. Exercises and home works are assigned to students, and a feedback is provided during the course on their solution.

Autres informations du cahier des charges

Prerequisites : Economics and mathematical tools at the level of an undergraduate program in economics.

Evaluation : Written or oral exam, closed book.

Support : Romer 'Advanced Macroeconomics' is an example of a reference textbook.

Le cours ECON3502 est mentionné dans les programmes suivants :

AGRO3DA

Diplôme d'études approfondies en sciences agronomiques et ingénierie biologique

ECGE3DA/EC

Diplôme d'études approfondies en économie et gestion - Master of Arts in Economics (sciences économiques)

Valeurs ECTS de l'activité

ECGE3DA/EC

Diplôme d'études approfondies en économie et gestion - Master of Arts in Economics (sciences économiques)

(7 ECTS)

Obligatoire

Valeur ECTS par défaut

(7 ECTS)


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