ECON 4012 - Macroeconomics IV (H)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ECON 4012 Course Macroeconomics IV (H) Coordinating Unit Economics Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites ECON 3514 Assumed Knowledge ECON 3519 or static general equilibrium models & optimisation theory Restrictions Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) program Assessment Typically mid semester exam, final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jacob Wong
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 The objective of the course is for the students to obtain a working knowledge of the methodology exercised in the study of modern macroeconomics. Students are expected to be able to apply this knowledge at policy institutions or in continued studies at the postgraduate level 2 By the end of the course students are to have sufficient tools to have a basic understanding of most of the academic literature in macroeconomics 3 Students should be able to form simple theories related to the mechanisms that are regarded as important in the functioning of a macroeconomy
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2,3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,3 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,3 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 3 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1 -
Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Class notes and additional required readings will be posted on the course MyUni website. Books that you may want to reference during the course include:
- "A First Course in Optimization Theory'' - Rangarajan K. Sundaram
- "Dynamic Macroeconomic Theory'' - Thomas Sargent
- "Recursive Methods in Economic Dynamics'' - Robert Lucas Jr. and Nancy Stokey (with Edward Prescott)
- "Macroeconomic Theory'' - Thomas Sargent
- "Recursive Macroeconomic Theory'' - Lars Ljungqvist and Thomas Sargent
- "Advanced Macroeconomics'' - David Romer
- "Lectures on Macroeconomics'' - Olivier J. Blanchard and Stanley Fischer
- "Introduction to Modern Economic Growth'' - Daron Acemoglu"
- Economic Growth'' by Robert J. Barro and Xavier Sala-I-Martin
- "Foundations of Interational Macroeconomics'' - Maurice Obstfeld and Kenneth Rogoff
- "The Macroeconomics of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies'' - Roger Farmer
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by group learning through assignments.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students should be prepared to allocate at least 8 hours per week to obtain a working knowledge of the course material.Learning Activities Summary
Dynamic Optimization
-The Method of Lagrange and the Method of Kuhn-Tucker
-Dynamic Programming
General Equilibrium Under Certainty
The Overlapping Generations Model
Midterm
Dealing with Linear Difference Equations
Rational Expectations
General Equilibrium Under Uncertainty
Business Cycle Theory
-Real Business Cycle Models
*Simulating models
-Equilibrium Unemployment Theory
-Optimal Taxation
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Performance will be evaluated using the following breakdown:
· Homework: Assignments worth 20% of overall grade.
· Midterm Exam: worth 30% of overall grade.
· Final Exam or Project: worth 50% of overall grade.Assessment Detail
Each student is to submit his/her own copy of the homework assignments. However, you are strongly encouraged to work in small groups in order to learn from each other. No late homework will be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.Submission
The tentative date for the midterm exam is Monday, April 27, 2015. The final exam will be cumulative but will emphasize post midterm material. Unless proper documentation is provided, there will be no make-up midterms and you must write all exams on the scheduled dates.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
Additional Assessment
If a student receives 45-49 for their final mark for the course they will automatically be granted an additional assessment. This will most likely be in the form of a new exam (Additional Assessment) and will have the same weight as the original exam unless an alternative requirement (for example a hurdle requirement) is stated in this semester’s Course Outline. If, after replacing the original exam mark with the new exam mark, it is calculated that the student has passed the course, they will receive 50 Pass as their final result for the course (no higher) but if the calculation totals less than 50, their grade will be Fail and the higher of the original mark or the mark following the Additional Assessment will be recorded as the final result. -
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