Course - Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis - SØK1003
SØK1003
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis
Credits
15
Level
Foundation courses, level I
Course start
Spring 2011
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Examination arrangement
Written examination
About
About the course
Course content
This course discusses how economic politics as well as other factors influence the level of activity, unemployment, inflation, and interest rates in small open economies. We also discuss problems related to the balance of trade and the foreign exchange market in regards to the Norwegian economy. Students are also introduced to theories of economic growth.
Learning outcome
Students should be able to apply simple macroeconomic models to discuss the influence of economic politics.
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures and 1-2 hours of practical assignements every week.
Compulsory activity: 2 approved term papers. Both term papers can be written as a joint project by up to four students.
Compulsory assignments
- Two approved term papers.
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1000 and SØK1001.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SVSØ108 | 15 sp | |
| SØK1012 | 15 sp | |
| SØK1151 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Social Science
- Social Sciences
- Economics
Contact information
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010
Written examination
Weighting
100/100
Date
2010-12-08
Time
09:00
Duration
5 timer
Place and room
Not specified yet.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2011
Written examination
Weighting
100/100
Date
2011-06-01
Time
09:00
Duration
5 timer
Place and room
Not specified yet.