Macroeconomics II

Dozent/in	Prof. Dr. Manuel Oechslin
Veranstaltungsart	Vorlesung
Code	FS261098
Semester	Frühjahrssemester 2026
Durchführender Fachbereich	Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Studienstufe	Bachelor
Termin/e	Di, 17.02.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 24.02.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 03.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 10.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 17.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 24.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 31.03.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 14.04.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 21.04.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 28.04.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 05.05.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 12.05.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 19.05.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 26.05.2026, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 10 Di, 09.06.2026, 08:15 - 09:15 Uhr, HS 1 (Prüfung)
Umfang	2 Semesterwochenstunden
Turnus	Weekly
Inhalt	Why are some countries richer than others? What enables certain economies to sustain high growth rates for decades, while others suffer from economic stagnation? Does the scarcity of natural resources constrain economic growth? Does economic growth inevitably lead to more pollution? These are longstanding questions of interest to economists. This course provides an overview of what we know. We begin by examining the engines of economic growth: capital accumulation (both physical and human) and productivity improvements. Specifically, we investigate the extent to which variations in income across countries can be attributed to differences in human and physical capital accumulation, and how research and development drive sustained productivity growth through technological advancements. Finally, we explore the deeper determinants of cross-country differences in accumulation and productivity, including the role of institutions, culture, and geography.
Schlagworte	Nachhaltigkeit
Voraussetzungen	Macroeconomics I
Sprache	Englisch
Anmeldung	Binding registration takes place via the UniPortal; see notes below in the «Proof of Performance» field. For course information and materials, registration on the OLAT e-learning platform is required from 2 – 27 February 2026. The students themselves are responsible for verifying the course’s creditability towards their degree program. Direct link to the OLAT course: to follow
Leistungsnachweis	***IMPORTANT*** In order to acquire credits, and/or take the examination, registration via the Uni Portal within the regular examination registration period (2 – 16 April 2026) is MANDATORY. Further information on registration: www.unilu.ch/wf/pruefungen
Abschlussform / Credits	Written exam / 3 Credits (für Modul Vorlesung Makroökonomie II) Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Makroökonomie II (Vorlesung und Übung)) Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Weitere Studienleistungen im Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre) Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Weitere Studienleistungen im Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre) Wiritten exam / 3 Credits (für Modul Weitere Studienleistungen im Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre) Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Weitere Studienleistungen im Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre) Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Bachelor-Veranstaltungen an der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät)
Hinweise	The handout «Facts to Be Explained» (to be published on OLAT) provides a more detailed description of this course. For courses consisting of lectures and tutorials, 6 credits are awarded. Credits can only be awarded to those who have successfully completed the examination.
Hörer-/innen	Ja
Kontakt	manuel.oechslin@unilu.ch
Literatur	Required materials: nine handouts, a problem set, and an assignment (published on OLAT).