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MSc in Economics and Finance - Applied Economics and Finance

Firms in a Glob­al Mac­roe­co­nom­ic En­vir­on­ment

About the course

Subjects
Microeconomics Macroeconomics International economics

Course content

The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the macroeconomic environment of firms and businesses. Such understanding is essential for key employees in both financial and non-financial institutions, corporations, and the government. The course focuses on growth, productivity and international financial markets. The course will also study fiscal and monetary policies.

See course description in course catalogue

What you will learn

  • explain the fundamentals of growth and productivity
  • explain the determinants of production, consumption, savings and investment
  • explain the effects of policies and shocks on the economy
  • explain concepts in international financial markets

Facts

Level
Master
Type
Mandatory course
ECTS
7.5
Code
CEAPO2003U
Teaching periods
Spring – semester
Academic year
2024/2025
Status
Available places
Teaching language
English
Teaching Format
On campus
Exams
  • Written exam on campus
    Individual exam, summer
Assessment type
  • 7 point grading scale