Unit name | International Macroeconomics |
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Unit code | EFIM30029 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Correia |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EFIM10026 The Economy |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Economics |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The unit explains the macro economic implications of an economy being part of an international economy.
It explores theories of why we observe the movements in foreign exchange rates that we do;
why such movements can be volatile;
why there have been many currency crises in recent years;
how government macroeconomic policy operates in an international setting;
and why countries might join a currency union.
At the end of the course students will develop an understanding of
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions such as online teaching for large and small group, face-to-face small group classes (where possible) and interactive learning activities
online examination (100%)
P. Krugman, M. Obstfeld and M. Melitz. International Economics: Theory and Policy (Addison-Wesley)