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351-1035-00L 3 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-GESS , D-MTEC
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Macroeconomics

Makroökonomie (VWL)

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Michael Graff, PD Dr. Christian Müller
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Michael Graff, PD Dr. Christian Müller, Dr. Aurelio Fetz, Dr. Matthias Gysler
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:45

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

Students will be able to derive basic macroeconomic relationships and models and apply them to current economic policy issues. They are able to carry out comparative-static analyses and use them to economic problems such as growth, inflation, business cycles and inflation.

Content

Lecture: - National accounts (production, income and spending). - Unemployment and inflation. - Business Cycles. - Money (supply and demand, interest rate, value of money, inflation). - 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, 2022/23 edition, Rüegger, 2022.

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
2 schriftliche Klausuren à 45 Minuten während der Vorlesung:27. März 2025 10:15 und 22. Mai 2025 10:15.Halten Sie sich die Termine frei; Ersatztermine können nicht angeboten werden!

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Makroökonomie (VWL)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (LEE C 104)
2 h weekly

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