This course presents a thorough introduction to economic growth theory and to selected aspects of macroeconomic policy. It deals with both exogenous and endogenous growth models, as well as with issues related to the accumulation of human capital and the conduct of fiscal and monetary policy.

After taking the course, students understand the most important modelling frameworks in economic growth theory, as well as with fiscal and monetary policy. Students are able to assess critically the modern academic theoretical and empirical literature dealing with long-run economic development, fiscal and monetary policy.

Attendance is compulsory. Two missed units are tolerated (communication not necessary). More than two missed units: only if the reason is serious and communicated to the lecturer before the unit starts.

Lectures, theoretical and empirical exercises.

Please log in with your WU account to use all functionalities of read!t. For off-campus access to our licensed electronic resources, remember to activate your VPN connection connection. In case you encounter any technical problems or have questions regarding read!t, please feel free to contact the library at readinglists@wu.ac.at.

Recommended prior knowledge: Maths, Statistics and Macroeconomics as taught in standard Bachelor programs and the course Macroeconomic Models and Methods from the Master program

Before and after the lecture and by email (fabian.siuda@wu.ac.at)