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Macroeconomics
Makroökonomie (VWL)
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:43
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
Graphical and mathematical derivation of fundamental macroeconomic relationships and models. Applications of comparative statics. 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 and Jan-Egbert Sturm: Contemporary Economics, 2020/21 edition, Rüegger, 2020.
Learning Materials (Links)
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 180 minutes
- Aids
- TaschenrechnerWörterbücher Französisch-Deutsch und Italienisch-Deutsch
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Makroökonomie (VWL) |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Management, Technology and Economics (General Courses) (In the section "general courses", lectures are listed which are offered by the D-MTEC as service lectures for students not belonging to D-MTEC.)