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EC424: Topics in Macroeconomic Theory
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Macroeconomics is concerned with the economy as a whole through the study of the aggregate variables such as national output, the general level of prices analyze major economic problems of unemployment, inflation and the unevenness of economic growth. There are several theoretical models developed to describe and understand these issues. There are fundamental differences in these theories, which gave rise to diametrically opposite policy prescriptions as solutions. This course will analyze various policy regimes that dominated various periods of the past century and provide the macro theoretical underpinnings.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Analytical ability to understand complex macroeconomic theoretical models.
- Ability to critically engage with theoretical models and their policy prescriptions.
- Ability to place economic problems in the broader historical context of Globalization.
Assessments
- Written Assessment (70%)
- Continuous Assessment (30%)
Teachers
- SRINIVASAN RAGHAVENDRAN:
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Reading List
- "Macroeconomics: The Dynamics of Commodity Production" by Bhaduri, Amit
Publisher: Macmillan - "Economic Dynamics" by Gandolfo, G
Publisher: Springer - "Macroeconomics," by Mankiew, G. N.
Publisher: Worth Publishers - "The Macroeconomic Debate: Models of the Closed and Open Economy" by Hillier, Brian
Publisher: Blackwell - "Collected Works of Michael Kalecki" by Osiatynski, J.
Publisher: Clarendon - "Monetary Economics: An Integrated Approach to Money, Income, Production, and Wealth" by Godley, W. and Lavoie, M.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.