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BE103/512

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG


FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

School of Economics and Finance
ECON0109/ECON3229 Topics in Macroeconomics

GENERAL INFORMATION

Instructor: Chi-Wa Yuen

Email: cwyuen@hku.hk
Office: KK927
Phone: 2859-1051
Consultation times: TBA
Lecture time and venue: Semester 1, Friday 14:30 17:20 in KKLG107

Tutor: TBA

Pre-requisites: ECON2101/ ECON2210 Intermediate microeconomics or ECON2113/ECON2223 Microeconomic analysis;
and ECON2102/ ECON2220 Intermediate macroeconomics or ECON2114/ECON2221 Macroeconomic analysis

Co-requisites: NA
Mutually exclusive: NA

Course Website: Moodle

Other important details: NA

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides students with an up-to-date account of the theory and practice of modern macroeconomics. The
following areas that have shaped modern macroeconomic research will be covered: real business cycle theory, endogenous
growth theory, and new Keynesian theories of labour markets, asset markets and sticky prices. Other selected topics on
fiscal and monetary policy will also be discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Acquisition and internalization of knowledge of macroeconomics
- to learn concepts and theories of macroeconomics;
- to develop skills and intuition for analysis of the macroeconomy.
2. Application and integration of knowledge
- to identify major macro issues and real-world problems;
- to develop the capacity to gather, process, and analyze macro data and other information about the macroeconomy;
- to apply relevant models to make macro forecasts and policy recommendations; and
- to identify viable alternatives in making micro-level decisions by taking explicit account of macro factors.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Course Learning Outcomes Aligned Programme
Learning Outcomes

CLO1 Acquisition and internalization of knowledge of macroeconomics
CLO2 Application and integration of knowledge
PLO1, PLO2

PLO4, PLO5, PLO6


COURSE TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Course Teaching and Learning Activities Expected contact
hour
Study Load
(% of study)

T&L1. Lectures
T&L2. Tutorials
T&L3. Self study

36 hours
12 hours
72 hours

35%
15%
50%
Total 120 hours 100%

Assessment Methods Brief Description (Optional) Weight Aligned Course
Learning Outcomes
A1. Midterm
A2. Term paper
A3. Final exam

30%
30%
40%
CLO1, CLO2
CLO1, CLO2
CLO1, CLO2

Total 100% CLO1, CLO2

STANDARDS FOR ASSESSMENT
Course Grade Descriptors
A+, A, A
Candidate has consistently demonstrated a thorough grasp of the subject as evidenced by original or
exceptionally astute analysis and synthesis, critical interpretation and presentation of principles, concepts
and arguments presented within this course.
B+, B, B-
Candidate frequently demonstrated a substantial grasp of the subject as evidenced by an astute analysis
and synthesis, critical interpretation and presentation of principles, concepts and arguments presented within
this course.
C+, C, C-
Candidate has occasionally demonstrated a general grasp of the subject as evidenced by some analysis and
synthesis, critical interpretation and presentation of principles, concepts and arguments presented within this
course.
D+, D
Candidate has demonstrated a partial grasp of the subject as evidenced by little analysis and synthesis,
critical interpretation and presentation of principles, concepts and arguments presented within this course.
F
Candidate has demonstrated a poor grasp of the subject with evidence of largely inaccurate understandings
of principles, concepts and arguments presented within this course.


Assessment Rubrics for Each Assessment (Please provide us the details in a separate file if the space here is not enough)
Assessment Rubrics for Midterm, Term paper, and Final Exam are the same as in course grade descriptors
Midterm Open books, open notes
Term paper 15-20 pages (excluding tables and graphs)
Final Exam Open books, open notes



COURSE CONTENT AND TENTATIVE TEACHING SCHEDULE

We shall try to cover as many of the following topics (not necessarily in the same order) as time permits.
Construction of basic DSGE model [about 3 weeks]
Applications
o Business cycles [about 2 weeks]
o Financial crises [about 5 weeks]
o Macro-prudential policies [about 2 weeks]

REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED READINGS & ONLINE MATERIALS (e.g. journals, textbooks, website addresses etc.)

There is no required text. Lectures will be based on my own notes and some book chapters and papers (reading list to be
posted on Moodle at a later stage). The following books are recommended for general reference.

Allen, Franklin, and Douglas Gale, Understanding Financial Crises, Oxford University Press, 2007.
Blanchard, Olivier J ., and David R. J ohnson, Macroeconomics, 6/e, Pearson, 2003.
Romer, David, Advanced Macroeconomics, 4/e, McGraw Hill, 2011.

MEANS/PROCESSES FOR STUDENT FEEDBACK ON COURSE
o Conducting mid-term survey in addition to SETL around the end of the semester
o Online response via Moodle site
o Others: communication via Facebook
COURSE POLICY (e.g. plagiarism, academic honesty, attendance, etc.)

The use of mobile phones and any devices that may cause disturbance to anyone is strictly prohibited. Those found
violating this rule would be invited to leave the lecture room immediately.
Cheating in exams is a "crime" under University Regulations. Students found cheating would be subject to severe
punishment.
Plagiarism and copying of copyright materials are serious offences and may lead to disciplinary actions. You should
read the chapters on "Plagiarism" and "Copyright" in the Undergraduate/Postgraduate Handbook for details. You are
strongly advised to read the booklet entitled, What is Plagiarism?, distributed to you upon your admission into the
University, a copy of which can be found at www.hku.hk/plagiarism. A booklet entitled, Plagiarism and How to Avoid
it, is also available from the Main Library.

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION (e.g. e-learning platforms & materials, penalty for late assignments, etc.)

No make-up term tests. If you fail to show up in these tests, their weights will automatically be shifted to the final.

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