Dynamic Macroeconomic Analysis
| Numbering Code | U-ECON00 30101 LJ43 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | From 2nd to 4th year students | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Mon.3 | |
| Instructor name | YASUI DAISHIN (Graduate School of Economics Associate Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course is for students who have completed "Macroeconomics 1" and "Macroeconomics 2." Lectures on methods of dynamic macroeconomic analysis will provide a bridge to graduate-level macroeconomics. | |||
| Course Goals | The goal for students is to learn the basics of dynamic analysis methods in macroeconomics. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
Weeks 1-2: Preparation for dynamic analysis 1: Thoreau Model Week 3: Preparation for dynamic analysis 2: Two-period Model Weeks 4-7: Overlapping Generations Model Week 8-9: Ramsey Model Weeks 10-11: Applications of Overlapping Generations Model and Ramsey Model Weeks 12-14: Labor Market Search Model Week 15: Feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Evaluated through mid-term exam (30%) and final exam (70%). Details will be explained in the first class. |
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| Course Requirements |
Have completed or have equivalent knowledge of "Microeconomics 1," "Microeconomics 2," "Macroeconomics 1," and "Macroeconomics 2." Have basic knowledge of calculus. |
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| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Most of the classes will explain macroeconomic models. For review, students are expected to work on the models by themselves. To be able to use the models, only listening to the lectures will not be sufficient, and individually solving problems will be required. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Not used | ||
| References, etc. | To be introduced during class. | |||
