The objective of this module is to introduce students to advanced topics in macroeconomics to enhance independent research. It builds on the macroeconomics that would be covered in Advanced Macroeconomic Theory such as dynamic stochastic general equilibrium theory. Specific topics will include:
• Open Economy Macroeconomics
• Financial Frictions
• Search and Matching
• Heterogeneous Agents
• Business Cycle Accounting
• Non-Linear Simulation Methods
Private Study: 129
Contact Hours: 21
Total: 150
It will be an option module on PhD Economics and PhD Agri-environmental Economics
• Presentation (25 minutes) (50%)
• Weekly Problem Sets (50%)
Students must pass at least one data problem set and one numerical problem set to meet the learning outcomes of the module.
Reassessment: 100% coursework
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Systematically understand the economic intuition behind influential macroeconomic literature
2 Replicate in full the results of existing macroeconomic research using numerical solution methods
3 Handle macroeconomic data with confidence
4 Critically analyse cutting edge macroeconomic research
5 Show critical awareness of the most important issues in current macroeconomic research.
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