ECON637 TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS

Course Code:3110637
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Economics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr ÖZGE ŞENAY
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

The main objective of this course is to enable students to have a better understanding of the different applications of ‘new open economy macroeconomics’ models which are regarded as
the new workhorse model of macroeconomics used to analyse the effects of macroeconomic policy in an open economy setting.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1Advanced level of knowledge on the theory of economics and economic indicators, competency in modelling, analysis and application of economic theories using advanced mathematical and econometric techniques;
2Competency in asking the right research questions;
3Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject;
4Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with; efficient use of time; demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving;
5Ability in thouroughly explaining the impact of economic policies on individuals, markets and countries with the help of the theoretical background achieved during program of study;
6Contribute to the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, and/or practice to a different field independently;
7Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements;
8Ability and competence to work and conduct research with national and international research groups and partnerships;
9Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field.

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