KTTS1120 Methods in Macroeconomics (6 op)
Osaamistavoitteet
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
-solve and simulate a parsimonious dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model (DSGE)
-understand the assumptions behind DSGE models and how assumptions affect the policy
-implications of DSGE models
-evaluate the policy implications of DSGE models critically
-knows the principles of the optimal monetary policy modelling
-test macroeconomic theories estimating structural Vector Autoregressive models
-be aware of identification problems in macroeconometrics
Suoritustavat
Contact teaching course. Assignments and a presentation in groups, exam.
厂颈蝉盲濒迟枚
Course is an introduction to models and methods in contemporary business cycle macroeconomics and monetary policy analyse. The main focus is in New Keynesian DSGE-modelling and Structural Vector Autoregressive models.