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SØK1012 - Macroeconomic Analysis

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 5 hours C

Course content

This course discusses how economic politics as well as other factors influence the level of activity, unemployment, inflation, and interest rates in small open economies. We also discuss problems related to the balance of trade and the foreign exchange market in regards to the Norwegian economy. Students are also introduced to theories of economic growth.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

You learn

  • about the devlopment of the Norwegian and the international economy
  • short run macroeconomic models relevant to the Norwegian economy; how monetary and fiscal policies affect activity levels, interest rates, exchange rates, trade, consumption, and investment
  • about unemployment and inflation targeting - long run models of economic growth
  • about expectations and financial markets
  • about macroeconomic crises, including the financial crisis and public debt dynamics

Skills

You should be able to

  • use macroeconomic models to discuss the effects of economic policies and other shocks affecting the economy
  • analyze the economic situation of an economy
  • relate the economic theories to the development of the Norwegian and the international economy

General competence

You should be able to

  • follow economic reasoning related to the course in the public debate and professional reports

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures per week, and 2 hours of exercise every other week during the teaching period. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved Assignment(s)

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Announced at the beginning of the term.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SVSØ108 15.0 AUTUMN 2011
SØK1003 15.0 AUTUMN 2011
SØK1151 7.5 AUTUMN 2012
SØK1025 7.5 AUTUMN 2024
SØK1026 5.0 AUTUMN 2024
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Science
  • Economics
  • Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Economics

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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