5501 Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis (3)
Basic theoretical concepts of national income and statistical tools utilized in
its measurement. Aggregate demand and supply as problems of economic dynamics.
The course includes examination of the primary competing theoretical
approaches: neoclassical, Keynesian, new classical, real business cycle, new
keynesian supply side, Austrian, and Post Keynesian. Topics covered inclue
growth, money, labor markets consumption, investment, expectations formation,
role of time and uncertainty, equilibrium and disequilibrium analysis,
exchanges rates, international trade. and optimal currency areas. Policy
implications of the various macroeconomic theories are explored. Prerequisites:
Economics 301 and 302, or their equivalent. Offered: Fall 2001.