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Kar

Társadalomtudományi Kar

Szervezet

TÁTK Közgazdaságtudományi Tanszék

Kód

IRB109

Cím

Introduction to economics II.

Tervezett félév

Tavaszi

Meghirdetve

2023/24/2

ECTS

4

Nyelv

en

Oktatás célja

Introduction to Economics II. (Macroeconomics) – IRB109 Description The course introduces basic macroeconomic phenomena to students, and enables them to understand the main features of the operation of an economy.  During the previous semester students became familiar with the principles of economics and the role of economists, as well as the operation of markets, based on the world-famous textbook of Gregory N. Mankiw. This semester will cover the second part of the book, addressing macroeconomics. Besides the operation of whole economies we will get as far as understanding basic economic policy effects and tools. Structure of the class: Students are processing the theory using the materials provided – book chapters, presentations and other resources (all to be found on Canvas). They are provided tutorial videos to acquire the necessary skill to solve macroeconomic problems and calculations. Preparation for the exam is supported by practice quizzes and consultations.

Tantárgy tartalma

Schedule as planned (CH numbers based on the 7th edition of the textbook – other editions may have different numbering!): 1. Introduction Three principles of Macroeconomics Mankiw CH 1-2 2. Measuring a nation’s income and the components of GDP Mankiw CH 23 3. International trade Mankiw CH 9 4. Measuring the cost of living Mankiw CH24 5. Production and growth Mankiw CH 25 6. Saving, investment, and the financial system Mankiw CH 26 7. Unemployment Mankiw CH 28 8. Midterm Exam 9. Monetary system, money growth and inflation Mankiw CH 29-30 10. Aggregate demand and aggregate supply Mankiw CH 33 11. Aggregate demand and aggregate supply Mankiw CH 33 12. The influence of monetary and fiscal policy on aggregate demand (AD) Mankiw CH 34

Számonkérés és értékelés

Evaluation: Short quizes (optional, but recommended) – 20 points + Midterm + Endterm - 2 x 45 points (minimal points to pass: 23) OR Written exam at the end of the semester (test) – 90 points (minimal points to pass: 46) 85 points  ≤ 5 75 points ≤ 4 < 85 points 63 points ≤ 3 < 75 points 51 points ≤ 2 < 63 points 1 < 51 points

Irodalomjegyzék

Compulsory readings: Principles of Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw. Cengage Learning // Macmiallan, 3rd edition or later

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