Course - Macroeconomic Analysis - SØK1012
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 |
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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)
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1000, SØK1001 and SØK1002
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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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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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Science
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-11-30 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 40 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C 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"