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2016　Applied Macroeconomics

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Industrial Engineering and Economics
Instructor(s)
Hori Takeo 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon5-6(W933)  Thr5-6(W933)  
Group
-
Course number
IEE.B332
Credits
2
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2016/4/27
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This course covers the intermediary macroeconomics. The basic knowledge covered in Macroeconomics I and II is required. This course focuses on the micro-foundation for macroeconomics. Students study the Ramsey growth model and its application including the New Keynesian theories.

This course has two aims. The first is to explain the importance of the micro-foundation for macroeconomics. The second is to understand the Ramsey growth model as an intermediary for the graduate level macroeconomics.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will acquire
1) Basic knowledge of the Ramsey growth model
2) Basic knowledge of business cycle theory
3) Basic knowledge of economic growth theory

Keywords

Macroeconomics, Mico-foundations, Ramsey model, New Keynesian model, Economic Growth

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

This course uses slides to explain the basic knowledge. Complicated calculations and proofs of theorems are explained in detail using blackboard.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction Explain the micro-foundations for macroeconomics.
Class 2 The Ramsey Growth Model (1) - Introduction Explain the motivation of the Ramsey Growth Model.
Class 3 The Ramsey Growth Model (2) - The Euler Equation Explain the optimal consumption path.
Class 4 The Ramsey Growth Model (3) - Capital Accumulation and Consumption Explain the dynamics of consumption and capital.
Class 5 Implications of the Ramsey Growth Model (1) - Theory of Consumption Explain the permanent income hypothesis.
Class 6 Implications of the Ramsey Growth Model (2) - Tobin's q Explain the optimal investment.
Class 7 Implications of the Ramsey Growth Model (3) - The Real Business Cycle (RBC) Theory Explain theories of business cycles.
Class 8 Implications of the Ramsey Growth Model (4) - Fiscal Policy Explain fiscal policies in the Ramsey growth model.
Class 9 Labor Market (1) - Job Search Explain job search and the matching function.
Class 10 Labor Market (2) - Downward Wage Rigidity Explain the downward wage rigidity.
Class 11 The New Keynesian (1) - The Micro-foundation for the AD-AS model Explain the micro-foundation for the AD-AS model.
Class 12 The New Keynesian (2) - The New Keynesian Phillips Curve Explain the New Keynesian Phillips curve.
Class 13 The New Keynesian (3) - The AD-AS model Explain the New Keynesian AD-AS model.
Class 14 Economic Growth (1) - The Solow Model Explain the Solow Growth Model.
Class 15 Economic Growth (2) - Endogenous Growth Model Explain endogenous growth theories.

Textbook(s)

Makoto Saito et. al. "Macroeconmoics" Yuhikaku ISBN978-4-641-05372-4

Reference books, course materials, etc.

No reference books are set.

Assessment criteria and methods

Final Exam

Related courses

  • IEE.B203 ： Macroeconomics I
  • IEE.B204 ： Macroeconomics II
  • IEE.B402 ： Advanced Macroeconomics

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

The basic knowledge covered in IEE.B203 ： Macroeconomics I and IEE.B204 ： Macroeconomics II is required.

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