Course 2006-2007 a.y.

8309 - ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS


GM-LS - MM-LS - OSI-LS - AFC-LS - CLAPI-LS - CLEFIN-LS - CLELI-LS - CLEACC-LS - DES-LS - CLEMIT-LS - CLG-LS

Department of Economics

Course taught in English

Go to class group/s: 31
GM-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - MM-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - OSI-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - AFC-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - CLAPI-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - CLEFIN-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - CLELI-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - CLEACC-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - DES-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - CLEMIT-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI) - CLG-LS (6 credits - I sem. - AI)
Course Director:
FRANCESCO GIAVAZZI

Classes: 31 (I sem.)
Instructors:
Class 31: FRANCESCO GIAVAZZI


Course Objectives

The course teaches how to use the tools of economic theory in the analysis of problems related to economic policy issues.


Course Content Summary

The course explores the frontiers between contract theory and macroeconomics. After an introduction to the main models of contract theory (an introduction which is not meant to be a course on contract theory) the course then focuses on some applications on the labour market and on financial crises.  


Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Written exam


Textbooks

A complete and up-to date reading list will be provided at the beginning of the course.


For further anf continuously updated information consult the IEP web site or contact SID - Servizio Informazioni Didattica - Institute of Economics - via Gobbi, 5 - room 313.

Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)
Last change 15/05/2006 00:00