Universität Wien

040011 UK Macroeconomics (2022W)

6.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE

Summary

1 Pfarrhofer , Moodle
2 Hochmuth , Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
Registration information is available for each group.

Groups

Group 1

max. 200 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tutorial:
DO 13.10.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 20.10.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Seminarraum 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
DO 27.10.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 03.11.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 10.11.2022 und 17.11.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 24.11.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock;
DO 01.12.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
DO 15.12.2022 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
FR 13.01.2023 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
DO 19.01.2023 09.45-11.15 Ort: Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

  • Tuesday 04.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 05.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 11.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 12.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 13.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 18.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 20.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 25.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 27.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 03.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 08.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 10.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 17.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 22.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 23.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 24.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 30.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 01.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 06.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 07.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 13.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 15.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 13.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 17.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 19.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course introduces students to basic macroeconomics. They acquire an understanding of macroeconomic questions, terminology, and (macro-)economic policies. By the end of the course, students can critically reflect on the theories covered in class and will have an understanding of:
(1) The factors driving long-term economic growth
(2) The causes of business cycle fluctuations
(3) The operation of the financial sector
(4) Fiscal and monetary policy in the short- and medium-run
(5) Trade and exchange rates in open economies

The course consists of three main building blocks:
(1) Macroeconomic Accounts and aggregate data
(2) Economic Growth
(3) Business Cycles

Lectures will take place as scheduled in u:find. A teaching assistant will give an additional tutorial, where practical exercises are discussed. The time of the office hours is to be announced.

Some topics covered in this lecture relate to the distribution of income and wealth.

Assessment and permitted materials

The evaluation consists of the following components:
– Problem sets
– Quizzes
– Midterm exam
– Final exam

Only selected problem sets will be graded. Details will be announced during the semester. Exam dates for the midterm and final exam will also be announced in due time.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The evaluation consists of four components:
– 35% midterm exam
– 35% final exam
– 10% problem sets
– 20% online quizzes

The minimal requirement for a passing grade is to achieve 50% in total.

Reading list

"Macroeconomics: Understanding the Global Economy," by David Miles, Andrew Scott, and Francis Breedon (3rd edition), Wiley.

“Macroeconomics,” by Olivier Blanchard (global edition, 8th edition), Pearson. [in particular Chapters 3–9, 14–20]

Group 2

Lehrender: Hochmuth, Brigitte

anrechenbar für BW, 1.Abschnitt, VO+UE, bzw. entsprechendem Teil der Diplomprüfung "Grundzüge der politischen Ökonomie ... " sowie für das Erweiterungscurriulum Volkswirtschaftslehre, Modul "VO Makroökonomie".

max. 200 participants
Language: German
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tutorium:
DO 13.10.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 20.10.2022 und 27.10.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
DO 03.11.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
DO 10.11.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß;
DO 17.11.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 24.11.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 01.12.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock;
DO 15.12.2022 13.15-14.45 Ort: Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
FR 13.01.2023 15.00-16.30 Ort: Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
DO 19.01.2023 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

  • Tuesday 04.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 05.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 11.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 12.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 13.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 18.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 20.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 25.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 27.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 03.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 08.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 09.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 10.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 17.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 22.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 23.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 24.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 30.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 01.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 06.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 07.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 13.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 14.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 15.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 11.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 17.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 18.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 19.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 23.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.02. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is an introduction to basic macroeconomics. Students acquire a basic understanding of macroeconomic questions, terminology, and economic policy.

By the end of the course, students can critically reflect on the theories covered in class and are able to assess economic policy measures. Students will have a basic understanding of:
(1) The factors driving long-term economic growth
(2) The causes of business cycle fluctuations
(3) The operation of the financial sector
(4) Fiscal and monetary policy in the short- and medium-run
(5) Trade and exchange rates in open economies

Contents:
The course consists of three main building blocks:
1. Macroeconomic Accounts
2. Economic Growth
3. Business Cycles

Lectures will take place as scheduled in u:find. A teaching assistant will give an additional tutorial, where practical exercises are discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

The evaluation consists of the following components:
- problem sets
- quizzes
- midterm exam
- final exam
Only selected problem sets will be graded. There is an online quiz after every lecture (except the first lecture).

Exam dates:
- Midterm exam: November 17, 2022
- Final exam: January 27, 2023

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The evaluation consists of four components:
35% midterm exam
35% final exam
10% problem sets
20% online quizzes
The minimal requirement for a passing grade is to achieve 50% in total.

Reading list

"Makroökonomie: Globale Wirtschaftszusammenhänge verstehen", von David Miles, Andrew Scott, und Francis Breedon (1. Auflage), Wiley 2014. (Kapitel 1-7 und 10-20)

“Makroökonomie,” von Olivier Blanchard und Gerhard Illing, 8., aktualisierte Auflage 2021, Pearson. [insbesondere Kapitel 3–9, 14–20]

Information

Examination topics

All theories and exercises covered in the lectures and the tutorials.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 10.01.2023 10:28