Course - Macroeconomics - SMF2295F
SMF2295F - Macroeconomics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
- National accounts with an introduction to sustainable growth
- Macroeconomic models
- The relationship between the main macroeconomic variables, such as consumption, investments, interest rates, unemployment, inflation, and exchange rates
- Economic policy
- The effects of economic policy, such as fiscal and monetary policy, on the macro economy
- Application of the economic models to Norwegian circumstances
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
Students should
- Be able to explain the developments in the Norwegian and international economy
- Define key macroeconomic concepts as they are defined in the national accounts and explain the accounting relationships in the national accounts
- Discuss central macroeconomic models relevant to the Norwegian economy
- Understand how monetary and fiscal policy impact activity levels, interest rates, exchange rates, trade balance, consumption, and investment
- Comprehend the relationship between the labor market and the rest of the economy, as well as unemployment and inflation targeting
- Analyze how openness to trade and capital flows between countries affects the economy and the effects of economic policies
- Be able to relate macroeconomic topics to other subjects included in the bachelor’s program, such as business economics and microeconomics
- Understand how businesses can utilize macroeconomic knowledge.
Skills:
Upon completing the course, students should
- Understand key macroeconomic relationships.
- Be able to analyze the prevailing macroeconomic situation
- Possess knowledge of factors influencing the real economy and insight into how economic policies can be formulated.
- Utilize macroeconomic models to discuss the effects of economic policies and other influences to which the economy is subjected.
- Connect economic theories to developments in the Norwegian and international economies.
- Use macroeconomic theory to analyze how businesses, households, and the national economy are affected by changes in the economy and economic policies.
- Apply knowledge of macroeconomics to enhance business economic outcomes.
General competence:
Competent in asking critical and analytically sound about macroeconomic developments and see the relevance for the individual company. Follow macroeconomic reasoning related to the subject, for example in connection with public debate and professional investigations. Show how macroeconomic development (growth, interest rate and exchange rate) as well as economic policy affect the real economy and the economic choices within companies.
Learning methods and activities
Video lectures and compulsory assignments:
- Compulsory group assignment (1-5 students per group)
- Compulsory individual mid-semester test (multiple choice)
Compulsory assignments must be approved by the teacher in order to obtain the right to take the exam on this course.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved exercises
Further on evaluation
4 hours individual written exam counts 100% of the grade. Grade scale A-F.
Supporting material allowed on exams: Approved calculator regarding NTNUs support material code B-D "specific basic calculator". Other calculators that are allowed in the course are: Casio FC-100V and Texas Instruments - BAII Plus
Compulsory assignments must be approved before you can take the exam. The assignments will be specified at the start of the course. Approved compulsory work requirements must not be resubmitted in subsequent attempts at an examination.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Business Administration (part-time) (BØKLED-F)
Recommended previous knowledge
The following courses from the bachelor program in business administation: Mathematics, Business administration and Microeconomics
Course materials
Textbook and other course material will be announced before the start of the course
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMF2295 | 7.5 | ||
| SMF3021F | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| SMF3021 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Economics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"