Key words
economics
Objectives
This course mainly consists of an introduction to macroeconomics while the course "Economie I" is an introduction to microeconomics. Next to a general introduction in macroeconomics, the course also tackles some specific topics : (un) employment and government accounts. Ultimately, the goal is to offer a framework that can be used by students to get a better understanding of and critical view on the economic reality.
Topics
The major macroeconomic aggregates (concept, definition, figures), the goods-market and financial market, the labor market, IS-LM, aggregate demand and supply.
Prerequisites
None
Final Objectives
Materials used
Berlage and Decoster, "Inleiding tot de Economie", UP Leuven
Study costs
book: 40 - 50 EURO
Study guidance
After each lecture, or upon appointment
Teaching Methods
general lectures during 14 weeks, of which two or three weeks are used for exercises in smaller groups
Assessment
closed book written examination
Lecturer(s)
Luc VAN OOTEGEM
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