Module Description
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Department: Economics and Finance
ECON2271: MACROECONOMIC APPLICATIONS AND POLICY
| Type | Tied | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2022/23 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | L100 Economics |
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| Tied to | L106 Economics with Placement Year |
| Tied to | L109 Economics with Study Abroad |
| Tied to | L1R1 Economics with French |
| Tied to | L103 Economics with Management |
| Tied to | L104 Economics with Management with Placement Year |
| Tied to | L105 Economics with Management with Study Abroad |
| Tied to | LL12 Economics and Politics |
| Tied to | LL02 Economics and Politics with Placement Year |
| Tied to | LL01 Economics and Politics with Study Abroad |
| Tied to | VL52 Philosophy, Politics and Economics |
| Tied to | VLL6 Philosophy, Politics and Economics with Placement Year |
| Tied to | VLLA Philosophy, Politics and Economics with Study Abroad |
| Tied to | CFG0 Natural Sciences |
| Tied to | FGC0 Natural Sciences |
| Tied to | CFG1 Natural Sciences with Year Abroad |
| Tied to | CFG2 Natural Sciences with Placement |
| Tied to | LA01 Liberal Arts |
| Tied to | LA02 Liberal Arts (with Year Abroad) |
| Tied to | LMVA Combined Honours in Social Sciences (with Year Abroad) |
| Tied to | LMV0 Combined Honours in Social Sciences |
| Tied to | N305 Finance |
| Tied to | N306 Finance with Placement Year |
| Tied to | N307 Finance with Study Abroad |
Prerequisites
- Principles of Economics (ECON1011) OR Introduction to Economics (ECON1101) AND Quantitative Methods (ECON1151)
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To develop a critical understanding of the application of macroeconomic theories to real-world events.
- To learn how to examine and critique relevant research papers.
Content
- The content will be topics of contemporary interest from the following areas:
- Economic Integration and Economic Geography
- Optimal Currency Areas
- Financial Globalisation
- The Economics of Growth and Development
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Upon completion of the module, students should:
- Have developed a critical appreciation of the degree to which macroeconomic theories can be used to analyse and develop solutions for real world problems.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Upon completion of the module, students should:
- Be able to use macroeconomic theory to analyse real world problems.
- To be able to examine and critique macroeconomic research papers.
Key Skills:
- Written Communication - by completing the formative assignment
- Planning, Organisation and Time Management- e.g. by preparing for seminars and examinations
- Problem solving and Analysis - by applying the necessary analytical and quantitative skills to identify and empirically test theoretical relationships
- Initiative - by collecting information for the exam, searching relevant literature and information in preparation for the exam
- Numeracy - e.g. by applying an array of core mathematical-statistical skills to answer a range of examination questions
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning takes place through attendance at lectures, preparation for and participation in seminars and private study.
- Lectures provide an introduction to the key theoretical and empirical issues.
- Seminars give the students an opportunity to discuss theoretical concepts and their applications.
- Formative assessment is by means of a written test
- Summative assessment is by means of a written examination.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 20 | |
| Seminars | 8 | 4 in term one and 4 in term 2 | 1 hour | 8 | |
| Revision Session | 2 | 1 hour | 2 | ||
| Preparation and Reading | 170 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| One written examination | 2 hours | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
One class test
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University
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