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Macroeconomics

Makroökonomie (VWL)

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Michael Graff
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Michael Graff, Dr. Aurelio Fetz, Dr. Matthias Gysler
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:19

Abstract

National accounts (production, distribution, demand). Monetary theory (Money demand and supply, inflation and interest). Macro models. The state and the economy (economic policy). Business Cycles. International economics (international trade, balance of payments, exchange rate).

Objective

Comprehension of fundamental macroeconomic relationships and models. Discussion of current economic issues.

Content

Lecture: - National accounts (production, income and spending). - Unemployment and inflation. - Business Cycles. - Money (supply and demand, interest rate). - International economics . (international trade, balance of payments and exchange rate). - Macroeconomic models. - Economic policy.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides

Literature

1. Peter Eisenhut, Contemporary Economics, Issue 2018/19, Rüegger, 2018.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
TaschenrechnerWörterbücher Französisch-Deutsch und Italienisch-Deutsch
2 schriftliche Klausuren à 45 Minuten während der Vorlesungszeit:Donnerstag 9.4., 10:15-11:00Donnerstag 28.5., 10:15-11:00Halten Sie sich die Termine frei; Ersatztermine können nicht angeboten werden!

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Makroökonomie (VWL)
Hinweis: Am 2. April und am 14. Mai 2020 findet die Vorlesung nicht statt.
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (LEE C 104)
  • 19.03 Date 10:15-13:00 (HG E 3)
  • 26.03 Date 10:15-13:00 (HG E 3)
  • 09.04 Date 10:15-13:00 (HG E 3)
  • 09.04 Date 10:15-13:00 (HG E 3)
  • 23.04 Date 10:15-12:00 (HG E 3)
  • 30.04 Date 10:15-12:00 (HG E 3)
  • 07.05 Date 10:15-13:00 (HG E 3)
  • 07.05 Date 10:15-13:00 (HG E 3)
  • 28.05 Date 10:15-12:00 (HG E 1.1)
2 h weekly

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