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41627-01 - Colloquium: Topics in Macroeconomics (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Sarah Lein (sarah.lein@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The first part of the colloquium takes place at the beginning of the semester with an introductory lecture. This lecture explains how macroeconomic research has evolved over the last years, and the increasing use of micro data paired with credible research designs that allows us to make causal statements about economic relationships. It also outlines this year's topics, selected from the most current areas of macroeconomic research that have direct economic policy relevance. Topics include, but are not limited to, recent research regarding the rise of large firms, global value chains and their implications for inflation and trade, trends in inequality and heterogeneity, economic expectations, the rise in inflation and implications for monetary policy, and more. In the second part of the Colloquium students present a critical review of selected papers that currently shape the academic research frontier in macroeconomics. Each participant receives one article, which should be summarized and evaluated in a short paper (7-10 pages max). The paper has to be handed in one week before the presentation. Each paper receives a 45 min slot, which starts with a 20-25 minute presentation of the paper, followed by a 5-10 minute discussion by another student and a 15 minute general discussion. |
| Learning objectives | This course is research oriented. It gives students an insight into the state of the art of research in macroeconomics. It highlights the implications of this research, but also gives students the opportunity to train their critical thinking. Open discussions will be an important part of this colloquium. |
| Bibliography | Reading list in syllabus. |
| Weblink | Weblink on ADAM |
| Course application | Registration: Please enroll in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch); Eucor-Students and mobility students of other Swiss Universities or the FHNW first have to register at the University of Basel BEFORE the start of the course and receive their login data by post (e-mail address of the University of Basel). Processing time up to a week! Detailed information can be found here: https://www.unibas.ch/de/Studium/Mobilitaet.html After successful registration you can enroll for the course in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch). Applies to everyone: Enrolment = Registration for the course and the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17.09.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Sitzungszimmer S1 HG.31 |
| Thursday 28.11.2024 | 10.15-18.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
| Tuesday 03.12.2024 | 08.15-15.45 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
| Modules |
Core Module: Core Areas in Monetary Economics (Master's Studies: International and Monetary Economics) Module: Field Electives in Economics and Public Policy (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Field Electives in Finance and Money (Master's Studies: Finance and Money) Module: Finance Field: Monetary Economics and Macrofinance (Master's Studies: Finance and Money) Module: Specific Electives in Business and Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Final grade: Presentation (40%), Discussion (10%), participation in general discussion (20%), seminar paper (30%). |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |