The teaching time will primarily comprise lectures. The lectures will feature formal discussion primarily based on the construction and application of macroeconomic theory. They will also draw on case studies that demonstrate the testing of key hypotheses implied by theory. Some lectures will include engagement with a number of problem-solving exercises that are relevant to the course material. At the outset of the paper, it will be presumed that students already have a reasonable background knowledge of macroeconomics and quantitative skills. Before starting the paper, students are advised to review the material from ECONS200 (Understanding the Global Economy).

This is a FLEXI paper that will have learning available both face-to-face (on campus) and online thereby offering flexibility in terms of where and how students learn. Face-to-face classes will take place during the scheduled periods below while maintaining remote or recorded Zoom access options for those not on campus. Students are advised to check Moodle regularly and check for announcements as last minute changes towards online-only learning may need to be made on account of Covid.

The required reading is Blanchard (2020):

Blanchard O., (2020), Macroeconomics, Global Edition, Eighth Edition, Pearson.

As an alternative, the previous edition of Blanchard can also serve as required reading for ECONS301-22A:

Blanchard O., (2017), Macroeconomics, Global Edition, Seventh Edition, Pearson.

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