| Dozent/in |
Prof. Dr. Manuel Oechslin |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Vorlesung |
| Code |
HS251051 |
| Semester |
Herbstsemester 2025 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Wirtschaftswissenschaften |
| Studienstufe |
Bachelor
Master |
| Termin/e |
Mo, 15.09.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 22.09.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 29.09.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 06.10.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 13.10.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 20.10.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 27.10.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 03.11.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 10.11.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 17.11.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 24.11.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 01.12.2025, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 15
Mo, 15.12.2025, 10:15 - 11:15 Uhr, HS 15 (Prüfung) |
| Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Turnus |
weekly
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| 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 |
To attend the course / exercise, registration via e-learning platform OLAT is required. Registration is possible from 1 – 26 September 2025. The students themselves are responsible for checking the creditability of the course to their course of study. Direct link to OLAT course: to follow
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| Prüfung |
***IMPORTANT*** In order to acquire credits, resp. to take the examination, registration via the Uni Portal within the examination registration period is ESSENTIALLY REQUIRED. Further information on registration: www.unilu.ch/wf/pruefungen |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Wahlbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät)
Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Wahlpflichtbereich)
Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Zyklen, Wachstum und Entwicklung)
Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Spezialisierung Politische Ökonomie)
Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Wahlbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät)
Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Weitere Studienleistungen im Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre)
Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Weitere Studienleistungen im Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre)
Written 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 Weitere Studienleistungen im Bereich Volkswirtschaftslehre)
Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Bachelor-Veranstaltungen an der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät)
Written exam / 6 Credits (für Modul Master-Veranstaltungen an der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät)
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| Hinweise |
Tutorial Growth Theory is an integral part of this lecture. |
| 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. |