Macroeconomics - RE-SIT EXAM

Norwegian
SØK 3525
7.5 Credits

Introduction

Macroeconomics is the study of the economy as a whole. It deals with phenomena such as long-run economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and deficits on the balance of payments. Analyses on how governments and central banks can influence the economy through fiscal and monetary policy are particularly important in macroeconomics.

Course content

Introduction to macroeconomics
National accounts and economic indicators
Population development and the wealth of nations
Productivity, economic growth and inequality
Labor market, institutions and unemployment
Money, credit and exchange rates
Business cycles
Asset bubbles and financial crisis
Inflation, expected inflation and output gap
Monetary- and fiscal policy
Real interest rates and savings

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