6 ECTS credits
156 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1000353BNW for working students in the 2nd semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
The Macroeconomics course teaches in a structured way how to look at general economic problems using economic models.
The course shows the relationship between economic growth in the long term, the different views on the supply side over the medium term, and business cycle fluctuations in the short term. We explain economic fluctuations by the interaction of demand components (in a closed and an open economy) and the supply side. We also stress the role of government in the economy, especially by the setting of monetary and budgetary policy.
We apply the economic models to real economic problems, to study the consequences of certain choices on the long and short term. Especially for government intervention there is a trade off between short-and long-term effects of policy.
Lecture
The theory-classserves as a guide to understanding macro-economics, and is a support in the processing of the material covered in the handbook. In the theory class we will look at the key concepts, we describe their relationships, and learn how you can begin to think independently in a structured way about a certain macroeconomic issue.
Exercise class
In each exercise we jointly solve problems of varying degree of difficulty. The exercises allow you to monitor whether you know the basic concepts, understand and can apply them. Each student (or group of students) is expected to participate actively in the discussion of the exercises. In the first week of the course, the practical organization of these classes is communicated.
Self study
You will have to spend time independently by studying the relevant chapters of the textbook, the notes from the lectures and the preparation of the exercises. Actively presence in class, both theory and exercise class, is the best way to prepare yourself.
We first study long-term economic growth and then we discuss the short-term fluctuations in economic activity by a detailed analysis of the demand and supply side, to combine both in a study of government policy.
In the general education that this course offers:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Not applicable
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Business Engineering: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Engineering: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Professionele bachelor Bedrijfsmanagement met Afstudeerrichting Accountancy-fiscaliteit of Financie- en verzekeringswezen (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Engineering: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Professionele bachelor Bedrijfsmanagement met Afstudeerrichting Logistiek Management of Professionele bachelor toegepaste informatica (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Engineering: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Professionele bachelor Bedrijfsmanagement met Afstudeerrichting Marketing (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Engineering: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Industriële wetenschappen of Ingenieurswetenschappen (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Minor Political Science (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Minor Law (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Minor Sociology (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Minor Philosophy and Moral Sciences (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Minor Management and Policy in Health Care (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Professionele bachelor Bedrijfsmanagement met Afstudeerrichting Accountancy-fiscaliteit of Financie- en verzekeringswezen (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Professionele bachelor Bedrijfsmanagement met Afstudeerrichting Logistiek Management of Professionele bachelor toegepaste informatica (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Professionele bachelor Bedrijfsmanagement met Afstudeerrichting Marketing (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Business Economics: Minor Minor Education (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Teaching in Economics: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Business Economics: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)