| Dozent/in |
Prof. Dr. Manuel Oechslin |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Vorlesung |
| Code |
HS191067 |
| Semester |
Herbstsemester 2019 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Wirtschaftswissenschaften |
| Studienstufe |
Bachelor
Master |
| Termin/e |
Mo, 16.09.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 23.09.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 30.09.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 07.10.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 14.10.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 21.10.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 28.10.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 04.11.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 11.11.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 18.11.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 25.11.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 02.12.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 09.12.2019, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 8
Mo, 16.12.2019, 10:15 - 11:45 Uhr, HS 10 (Prüfung) |
| Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Turnus |
weekly |
| Inhalt |
Why are some countries richer than others? What are the engines of long-run economic growth? How does the wealth inequality evolve over time? Or: What is the impact of gov-ernment finances on short- and long-run economic activity? This course introduces some basic growth theories that are used to address these and many related questions. Among the growth models studied are the Ramsey-Cass-Koopmans model, the overlapping-generations model, and models of endogenous growth. Besides working with these models, there is also a focus on useful methods such as dynamic optimization or phase diagrams. Finally, we will have a look at some current research topics. |
| Lernziele |
Students learn to apply suitable macroeconomic models to predict the long-run behavior of important aggregate variables such as output, consumption, investment, total factor productivity, and the wealth distribution. Moreover, students become proficient in judging policy measures in a normative way based on the relevant macroeconomic theories. |
| Voraussetzungen |
Open to MA and advanced BA students. |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Anmeldung |
Für den Besuch der Lehrveranstaltung / Übung wird die Einschreibung über die E-Learning-Plattform OLAT vorausgesetzt. Die Einschreibung ist vom 2. bis 27. September 2019 möglich. Die Studierenden sind selbst dafür verantwortlich, die Anrechenbarkeit der Lehrveranstaltung an ihren Studiengang zu überprüfen. Direktlink zum OLAT-Kurs: https://lms.uzh.ch/url/repositoryentry/16616980773 |
| Leistungsnachweis |
***IMPORTANT*** In order to take part in the examination, registration via the UniPortal within the examination registration period is REQUIRED. Further information on registration for the examination: www.unilu.ch/wf/pruefungen |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Written and graded closed-book examination / 3 Credits (für Modul Kolloquialvorlesung Growth Theory)
Written and graded closed-book examination / 6 Credits (für Modul Wahlbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät)
Written and graded closed-book examination / 6 Credits (für Modul Wahlpflichtbereich)
Written and graded closed-book examination / 3 Credits (für Modul Weitere Studienleistungen im Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre)
Written and graded closed-book examination / 6 Credits (für Modul Zyklen, Wachstum und Entwicklung)
Written and graded closed-book examination / 6 Credits (für Modul Growth Theory)
Written and graded closed-book examination / 6 Credits (für Modul Spezialisierung Politische Ökonomie)
Written and graded closed-book examination / 6 Credits (für Modul Wahlbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät)
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| Hinweise |
Tutorial Growth Theory is an integral part of this lecture.
6 credits are awarded for courses consisting of lectures and exercises. Credits can only be awarded to those who have successfully passed the lecture exam. Credits are booked differently depending on the study programme. For economics and management students, the total of 6 credits are booked on the module "Lecture + Exercise". For Political Economy students and students of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (e.g. PPE), 3 credits are booked on the module "Lecture" and 3 credits on the module "Exercise". |
| Hörer-/innen |
Ja |
| Kontakt |
manuel.oechslin@unilu.ch |
| Literatur |
The course is based on lecture notes and a problem set. These materials will be published on OLAT. The lecture notes follow, more or less closely, selected chapters of David Romer’s textbook "Advanced Macroeconomics" (McGraw-Hill). The lecture notes refer to a number of research papers and books. These are not required reading materials, but they are recommended for students with a particular interest in economic growth. |