Basic of Macroeconomics - a subject offered in English 330-ES1-2MKR1#E
The subject of Basic of Macroeconomics covers four subject areas.
The lecture provides theoretical knowledge about the fundamental problems of the national economy and its structure, the method of measuring economic activity, assumptions adopted by various economic schools in the case of macroeconomic equilibrium analysis and the role of the state in the economy. Relationships between individual aggregates, determinants of national income and reasons for incomplete use of production capacities are indicated.
Classes are designed to discuss selected macroeconomic problems based on real examples and tasks prepared by the teacher.
Profile of studies: general academic
Form of studies: full-time
Type of course: basic module 2
Field: economic sciences; science discipline: economics
year of study / semester: year 2 / semester 3
prerequisites: knowledge of the basics of microeconomics
Number of teaching hours: 15 hours of lectures and 15 hours of exercises
Teaching methods: lecture with the use of IT tools; during classes: problem-solving, analysis of examples, conversation
ECTS: 3
Student's workload:
Type of student activity Number of hours
Participation in lectures 15 h
Preparation for lecture 4 h
Preparation for the final examination 12 h
Exam 2 h
Participation in exercises 15 h
Preparation for exercise 10 h
Preparation for the test 10 h
Preparation of homework 5 h
Participation in consultations 2 h
Total effort: 75 hours (1 ECTS = 25 hours)
Quantitative indicators:
Student workload related to the classes:
requiring the teacher's direct participation 34 hours - 1.36 ECTS
of a practical nature 16 hours - 0.64 ECTS
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Term 2024:
The subject of Basic Macroeconomics covers four subject areas. Profile of studies: general academic ECTS: 3 Quantitative indicators: |
Term 2025:
The subject of Basic Macroeconomics covers four subject areas. Profile of studies: general academic ECTS: 3 Quantitative indicators: |
Term 2026:
The subject of Basic Macroeconomics covers four subject areas. Profile of studies: general academic ECTS: 3 Quantitative indicators: |
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Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes in the area of knowledge:
MKR1_W01The student possesses advanced knowledge of macroeconomic issues, and is familiar with the main macroeconomic trends and theories. KP6_WG1
MKR1_W02 The student has knowledge of various types of economic structures and the factors driving structural changes; they understand the role and functions of the state in the economy. KP6_WG2
Learning outcomes in the area of skills:
MKR1_U01 The student is able to identify basic statistical indicators used to assess economic performance and to apply these data to describe changes in the economy over time. KP6_UW1
MKR1_U03 The student is capable of presenting and critically evaluating various opinions and positions regarding the current economic situation, and is able to draw on the achievements of different schools of economic thought in discussions concerning the role of the state in the economy. KP6_UW3
Learning outcomes in the area of social competences:
MKR1_K01 The student is prepared to critically assess knowledge and information concerning the dynamics of changes occurring within the field of macroeconomic issues, and is ready to supplement their acquired knowledge. KP6_KK1
MKR1_K03 The student is prepared to address specific macroeconomic problems based on a critical evaluation of their theoretical knowledge and gathered information. KP6_KK3
Assessment criteria
Lectures: Written exam.
Lessons: evaluation of student activity and his individual work.
Bibliography
COMPULSORY LITERATURE:
1. N. G. Mankiw, Macroeconomics, Macmillan Education, New York 2016.
2. P.Krugman, R. Wells, Macroeconomics, Worth Publishers : A Macmillan Education Imprint, cop., New York 2015.
3. P. A. Samuelson, W. D. Nordhaus. Macroeconomics, McGraw-Hill/Irwin. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Boston 2010.
4. Rudiger Dornbusch, Stanley Fischer, Richard Startz, Macroeconomics, McGraw-Hill Education, New York 2018.
ADDITIONAL LITERATURE:
1. O. Blanchard, D.R.Johnson, Macroeconomics, Pearson, cop., Harlow 2013.
2. M. Parkin Macroeconomics, Pearson Education,Boston 2010.
3. R. J. Rossana, Macroeconomics, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, London&New York 2011.
4. A.L. Hillman, Public finance and public policy, Cambridge University Press 2009.
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