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Macroeconomics

mecon1211  2023-2024  Mons

Macroeconomics
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 10.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Gilson Nathalie;
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
This learning unit presents the main macroeconomic indicators and models (IS/LM, AD/AS, Mundell/Fleming, etc.) and uses them to explain concrete economic situations: the current economic situation within large economic entities (United States, European Union/euro zone, China), the role of currency (and crypto-currencies) in our economies, the impact of recent crises (Covid, etc.).
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Given the « competencies referential » linked to the LSM Bachelor in Management and Business Engineering, this course mainly develops the following competencies:
  • 1. Adopt a socially responsible mindset
  • 2. Acquire a knowledge base
  • 3.2. Apply clear and structured analytical reasoning, conceptual frameworks and science-based models to describe and analyse a simple but concrete problem and offer a solution.

At the end of the class, the student will be able to:
  • master a knowledge base in the field of macroeconomics and to interpret with relevance major current events or our recent past;
  • identify the limitations of the models used and the frameworks within which they can be applied.
 
Bibliography
BLANCHARD O., COHEN D. (2020), Macroéconomie, 8e éd., Pearson Education
Faculty or entity
CLSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor : Business Engineering
5
MECON1104
Bachelor in Management
5
MECON1104