EC539
Macroeconomics for Research Students
This information is for the 2023/24 session.
Teacher responsible
Mr Matthias Doepke SAL.1.18, Prof Philippe Aghion SAL.2.30, Dr Maarten De Ridder SAL.1.11 and Dr Jonathon Hazell SAL.1.10
Availability
This course is available on the MRes/PhD in Economics and MRes/PhD in Economics and Management. 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 AT. 30 hours of lectures in the WT.
30 hours of lectures in the AT. 30 hours of lectures in the WT.
This course is delivered through lectures totalling a minimum of 60 hours across Autumn Term and Winter Term. Attendance is compulsory.
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 ST.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2022/23: 17
Average class size 2022/23: Unavailable
Lecture capture used 2022/23: Yes (MT & LT)
Value: One Unit
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