Topics in Macroeconomics

The course builds on the course SØK3003 and discusses newly developed macroeconomic theories and new applications of macroeconomic theories. Examples on topics that are likely to be included are monetary policy and business cycles, aggregated effects of heterogeneous agents in the economy, new perspectives on the consumption and investment decisions, institutions and economic growth, and political economy and macroeconomic policy.

The course will give the students knowledge and insight in new macroeconomic research results, including issues related to monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and institutions. The students will be able to apply the models as a tool to analyse macroeconomic consequences of exogenous shocks.

4 hours of lectures every week. One compulsory term paper. The course is an optional master's course, and is not taught every semester. Check www.ntnu.edu/econ.