Introduction to Macroeconomics

Course unit title

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Course unit code

EKT201

Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)

Compulsory

Level of course units (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

Year of study when the course unit is delivered

(if applicable)

1 ^st Year

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

1

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4.8

Name of lecturer(s)

Course coordinator: Tri Haryanto, Ph.D;

Lecturers: Rudi Purwono, Dr; Wasiaturrahma, Dr; Wisnu Wibowo , Dr; Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, Ph.D., Atik Purmiyati, Ph.D; Widya Sylviana, Ph.D; Nur Aini Hidayati, Ph.D; Rumayya Batubara, Ph.D; Akhmad Jayadi, SE., M.Ec.Dev; Gigih Prihantono, SE., M.Si; Suherman Rosyidi, Drs. Ec., M.Com.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students are able to explain macroeconomic performance measures, macroeconomic problems and phenomena, and government policies

Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

Face to face learning and e-learning through AULA

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

-

Course content

This course discusses Aggregate Supply & Demand, Measuring of Economic Activity, Consumption & Investment, Business Cycles & Economic Growth, Capital Formation, Population & Technological Progress, Money, Inflation, Financial System & Interest Rates, Building and Applying the IS-LM Model, Open Economy Macroeconomics, International Financial System & Exchange Rates, Macroeconomic Policy, Monetary & Fiscal Policy

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools

1. Mankiw GN 2012, Principles of Macroeconomics, 8 e, Thomson, South Western, USA; Dornburch, R, Stanley Fischer, Richard Startz. 2011, Macroeconomics, 11 e. McGrawhill.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, and problem-based learning

Language of instruction

Indonesian

Assessment methods and criteria

Mid exam (30%), final exam (30%), Assignment (40%)