Macroeconomics Theory

Master of Economics

International Recognition

Details: Category: Master of Economics courses; By FEB Student Affairs; 28.Jul.2022

Course unit title	Macroeconomics Theory
Course unit code	EKT602
Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)	Compulsory
Level of course units (according to EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)	Second cycle Master
Year of study when the course unit is delivered (if applicable)	Year 1
Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered	Semester 1
Number of ECTS credits allocated	4.8 credits
Name of lecturer(s)	Tri Haryanto, Ph.D Dr. Wisnu Wibowo
Learning outcomes of the course unit	Students are able to: (1) apply theoretical models to macroeconomic policy issues and debates; (2) presenting macroeconomic models and related policy options in a concise, clear and methodical manner; (3) critically assessing models and policy choices, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the underlying theory (including the main assumptions made) and their empirical relevance; (4) analyze macroeconomic problems using the most appropriate model for the context
Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)	Face to face (offline) and or distance learning (online)
Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)	No
Course content	Macroeconomic Theory is designed to (1) provide analytical tools and a modern macroeconomic framework for understanding consumption, savings, investment, labor markets, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, business cycles, monetary policy, and fiscal policy. These macroeconomic analysis tools and models are used to interpret macroeconomic data and analyze macroeconomic policies; (2) train students to think critically about determining macroeconomic outcomes rather than decisions made by policy makers; (3) develop students' discovery abilities. In learning, the latest news and issues in the global economy are emphasized so that students can know the latest developments in the global economy.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools	Mankiw, NG 2016. Macroeconomics. 9th Edition. WordPublisher Blanchard, O. 2017. Macroeconomics. 7th Edition. Pearson. Dornbusch R., Stanley Fischer, Richard Startz. 2011. Macroeconomics. 11th Edition. McGraw Hill
Planned learning activities and teaching methods	Teaching (Classical Method), Presentation, Discussion, case/problem-based method
Language of instruction	In Bahasa (Indonesian Language) and English
Assessment methods and criteria	Personal and group assignments, rubric assessment based on learning outcomes, Mid and Final Examination