Macroeconomic policy & development 2400-EN3SL202A
1. Discussion of the basic issues related to economic growth and development:
A) The role of fiscal and monetary policies
B) Trade and growth
C) Inequality and growth
D) Other issues, tailored to the students’ interests
2. How to write a bachelor thesis ?
3. Where to find the literature and data?
4. Individual meetings
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE:
After completing the seminar, the student recognizes what are the main factors affecting the long-term development prospects of countries and what are the main economic consequences of selected, macroeconomic policies
The student obtains the knowledge of how to conduct an economic (scientific) research and present its results.
SKILLS
The student is able to perform in-depth analysis of a selected economic problem , using descriptive and quantitative tools and is able to present the results of her/his work in the form of a formal, scientific paper
SOCIAL COMPETENCE:
The student is able to prepare and present on a public forum an analysis of a given economic problem;
KW01, KW02, KW03, KU01, KU02, KW03, KK01, KK02, KK03
Assessment criteria
In the first semester, the passing of the course is awarded on the basis of a thesis plan submitted by the student and a short text on a chosen issue, which can be used in the final thesis.
In the second semester, the passing of the course is awarded when the student completes her/his bachelor thesis.
Bibliography
Reading list will be tailored to students' interests.
Additional information
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