Macroeconomics for Business (ME2720)

Welcome! This course intends to give a deep theoretical but also practical knowledge in applied macroeconomics. Strong emphasis is placed on students solving “case studies” where they are given assignments that should be solved in groups of 2-3 students. The working method where 2-3 students jointly solve assignments are thought to stimulate discussion and create a deeper understanding of macroeconomic problem formulation and problem-solving. The practical assignments consist largely of data collection, data processing, calculation and analysis of results and oral and written presentation.

Important parts of the course include:

• How the different components of the macroeconomics stick together
• Exchange rates, deflation, inflation and prices
• Focus on empirical macroeconomics
• Technical development, innovation, competitiveness and growth
• Monetary and fiscal policy
• Financial markets, labour and product market
• Compile, analyse and report on macroeconomic data, verbally and in writing

Course Materials

• Syllabus
• Lecture 1
• Lecture 2
• Lecture 3
• Lecture 4
• Lecture 5
• Lecture 6
• Lecture 7
• Lecture 8
• Lecture 9
• Homeworks: HW1, HW2, HW3, HW4