أز 4103 : Macroeconomics

Department

Department of Agricultural Economy

Academic Program

Master in Agriculture Economic

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

This course explains the most important basic concepts that are included in the most important branches of economics, namely macroeconomics. It uses the theoretical basis of macroeconomics and gives a general idea about the components of the national economy. It compares methods of analyzing output and income, how to draw up macroeconomic policies and their impact on the economy, treat economic gaps, and identify the most important ones. Determinants of the effectiveness of economic policies, in addition to studying the most important factors of economic stability.

Intended learning outcomes

Analysis of concepts related to economic theories related to macroeconomics.

Estimating the different relationships between macroeconomic variables.

- Studying how to formulate macroeconomic policies and the extent of their impact on the economy and addressing economic gaps.

- Studying the most important factors of economic stability, namely inflation and unemployment, and suggesting ways to treat them.

- Application of statistical programs in the analysis of macroeconomic relations using the computer.

Proposing appropriate policies to address the economic gaps.

Teaching and learning methods

  1. theoretical lectures
  2. Assignment exercises

Methods of assessments

  1. first midterm (25%)
  2. second midterm (25%)
  3. final exam (50%)