This is the second part of the Macroeconomics course. At the intermediate level it presents and analyzes questions related to aggregate demand and supply, and short run fluctuations. Its core is the (simplified) IS-LM model. Within the frames of this model this course analyzes the possible drivers of short run fluctuations. It suggests the policy instruments and regimes that can mitigate those fluctuations. The course also provides examples that map theoretical arguments presented in the class to the current processes in the real world.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to better understand the short run functioning of economic systems and discern the possibilities and limits of economic theories. Students will also be able to employ basic quantitative techniques to model aggregate economic phenomena.
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Let me kindly ask not to send your questions to Mr Horvath, he does not teach the course.
Feel free to contact Zoya Arshakyan at Zoya.Arshakyan@cerge-ei.cz in case you have any questions.
You are encouraged to ask questions during the lectures and/or seminars.
Send an email to your professors in case the question cannot be asked during the seminar or lecture!
This is the second part of the Macroeconomics course. At the intermediate level it presents and analyzes questions related to aggregate demand and supply, and short run fluctuations. Its core is the (simplified) IS-LM model. Within the frames of this model this course analyzes the possible drivers of short run fluctuations. It suggests the policy instruments and regimes that can mitigate those fluctuations. The course also provides examples that map theoretical arguments presented in the class to the current processes in the real world.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to better understand the short run functioning of economic systems and to discern the possibilities and limits of economic theories. Students will also be able to employ basic quantitative techniques to model aggregate economic phenomena.
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Let me kindly ask not to send your questions to Mr Horvath, he does not teach the course.
Feel free to contact Zoya Arshakyan at Zoya.Arshakyan@cerge-ei.cz in case you have any questions.
You are encouraged to ask questions during the lectures and/or seminars.
Send an email to your professors in case the question cannot be asked during the seminar or lecture!
The students will learn the basic concepts in macroeconomics in order to be able to understand and be able to discuss the topics such as the evolution of inflation, the determinants of economic growth or external imbalances.
Poslední úprava: Kudashvili Nikoloz, Mgr., Ph.D. (12.01.2022)
The students will learn the basic concepts in macroeconomics in order to be able to understand and be able to discuss the topics such as the evolution of inflation, the determinants of economic growth or external imbalances.
Poslední úprava: Kudashvili Nikoloz, Mgr., Ph.D. (12.01.2022)
Podmínky zakončení předmětu -
50% written exam at the end of the semester, 10% Problem Sets, and 40% Midterm Exam, 5% (bonus points) Activity. Grading (A-F) is in line with the Dean's decree 17/2018.
Poslední úprava: Arshakyan Zoya (18.02.2024)
50% written exam at the end of the semester, 10% Problem Sets, and 40% Midterm Exam, 5% (bonus points) Activity. Grading (A-F) is in line with the Dean's decree 17/2018.
Partly, we will also cover the update of this textbook that has an ambition to reflect the current global financial crisis: Ball, L. and N.G. Mankiw (2011) A New Approach to Intermediate Macroeconomics, Worth Publishers.
Poslední úprava: Kudashvili Nikoloz, Mgr., Ph.D. (12.01.2022)
Student resources are accessible at http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/mankiw7
Partly, we will also cover the update of this textbook that has an ambition to reflect the current global financial crisis: Ball, L. and N.G. Mankiw (2011) A New Approach to Intermediate Macroeconomics, Worth Publishers.
Poslední úprava: Kudashvili Nikoloz, Mgr., Ph.D. (12.01.2022)
Metody výuky -
Lectures are accompanied by seminars.
Poslední úprava: Žemlička Jan, Bc. (13.02.2023)
Lectures are accompanied by seminars.
Poslední úprava: Žemlička Jan, Bc. (13.02.2023)
Požadavky ke zkoušce -
50% written exam at the end of the semester, 10% Problem Sets, and 40% Midterm Exam, 5% (bonus points) Activity. Grading (A-F) is in line with the Dean's decree 17/2018.
Poslední úprava: Arshakyan Zoya (18.02.2024)
50% written exam at the end of the semester, 10% Problem Sets, and 40% Midterm Exam, 5% (bonus points) Activity. Grading (A-F) is in line with the Dean's decree 17/2018.
Consumption - Keynesian consumption function; Fisher's model; Life cycle hypothesis; Permanent income hypothesis; Random walk; Investment - Business fixed investment; Residential investment; Inventory investment. Chapters 16 and 17 from Mankiw (2013), 17 and 18 from Mankiw (2010); 16 and 17 from Mankiw (2003)
Week 3: Introduction to economic fluctuations - Aggregate demand and aggregate supply model; Chapters 10 from Mankiw (2013), Chapters 9 and 10 from Mankiw (2003, 2010)
Week 4 and 5: Theory of aggregate demand; IS-LM model; Aggregate demand II - Explaining fluctuations with IS-LM model; Changes in fiscal policy; Keynesian multiplier and the crowding out effect; Monetary policy in IS-LM model; IS-LM as a theory of aggregate demand. Chapters 11 and 12 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 11 from Mankiw (2003, 2010)
Week 6:
The lecture on March 25 will be replaced by the midterm exam (Room 109, 17:00)
Week 7:
Aggregate demand in an open economy - The Mundell-Fleming model (IS * -LM * version); Efficiency of economic policies under floating and fixed exchange rate regimes;
Chapters 13 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 11 from Mankiw (2003, 2010)
Make-up midterm exam
Week 8: Aggregate Supply - Sticky wage model; Lucas model; Sticky price model: Phillips curve. Chapters 14 from Mankiw (2013), Chapters 12 and 13 from Mankiw (2003, 2010)
Week 9: A dynamic model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply Chapters 15 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 14 from Mankiw (2010); [partly covered in Chapter 19 from Mankiw (2003)]
Week 10: Stabilization policy. Chapters 18 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 15 from Mankiw (2010); Chapter 14 from Mankiw (2003); lecture slides
Week 11: Government debt. Ricardian Equivalence. Effect of government debt and deficits on growth. Chapters 19 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 16 from Mankiw (2010); reading slides
Consumption - Keynesian consumption function; Fisher's model; Life cycle hypothesis; Permanent income hypothesis; Random walk; Investment - Business fixed investment; Residential investment; Inventory investment. Chapters 16 and 17 from Mankiw (2013), 17 and 18 from Mankiw (2010); 16 and 17 from Mankiw (2003)
Week 3: Introduction to economic fluctuations - Aggregate demand and aggregate supply model; Chapters 10 from Mankiw (2013), Chapters 9 and 10 from Mankiw (2003, 2010)
Week 4 and 5: Theory of aggregate demand; IS-LM model; Aggregate demand II - Explaining fluctuations with IS-LM model; Changes in fiscal policy; Keynesian multiplier and the crowding out effect; Monetary policy in IS-LM model; IS-LM as a theory of aggregate demand. Chapters 11 and 12 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 11 from Mankiw (2003, 2010)
Week 6: The lecture on March 25 will be replaced by the midterm exam (Room 109, 17:00)
Week 7:
Aggregate demand in an open economy - The Mundell-Fleming model (IS * -LM * version); Efficiency of economic policies under floating and fixed exchange rate regimes;
Chapters 13 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 11 from Mankiw (2003, 2010)
Make-up midterm exam
Week 8: Aggregate Supply - Sticky wage model; Lucas model; Sticky price model: Phillips curve. Chapters 14 from Mankiw (2013), Chapters 12 and 13 from Mankiw (2003, 2010)
Week 9: A dynamic model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply Chapters 15 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 14 from Mankiw (2010); [partly covered in Chapter 19 from Mankiw (2003)]
Week 10: Stabilization policy. Chapters 18 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 15 from Mankiw (2010); Chapter 14 from Mankiw (2003); lecture slides
Week 11: Government debt. Ricardian Equivalence. Effect of government debt and deficits on growth. Chapters 19 from Mankiw (2013), Chapter 16 from Mankiw (2010); reading slides
