EC539
Macroeconomics for Research Students
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Shengxing Zhang 32L.1.16, Prof Benjamin Moll 32L.1.19 and Prof Philippe Aghion 32L.2.30
Dr Maarten De Ridder 32L.1.24
Availability
This course is available on the MRes/PhD in Economics. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
Surveys the most recent development in macroeconomics, with an emphasis on technical detail and directions for further research opened up by the material. The goal is to put the students on the research path by bringing them to the research frontier.
Teaching
30 hours of lectures in the MT. 30 hours of lectures in the LT.
This year, at least for Michaelmas term, some or all of the teaching for this course may have to be delivered through a combination of virtual webinars, online videos and virtual classes.
Formative coursework
Students will discuss papers in lectures.
Indicative reading
Readings will be mainly from journal articles; a list will be supplied at the start of term.
Assessment
Assignment (100%) in the MT, LT and ST.
The assessment will consist of three take home assignments of equal weighting.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2019/20: 11
Average class size 2019/20: Unavailable
Value: One Unit
