Macroeconomics

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Free Online Course: Macroeconomics provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. Macroeconomics is taught by Dr. Vishakha Kutumbale.

Overview
  • Macroeconomics is a very basic Economics subject. It is part of curriculum in Economics, Commerce, Management and Engineering programs. This course is perfect blend with commerce, as both lead to better understanding of Local, National and Global Economy. Many concepts and theories that they learn from commerce perspective, this course will augment to that knowledge. It helps the student to mature and deepen the understanding of macroeconomic phenomenon. This course helps to understand Policy framework and its implications on the economy. This subject aids in understand different school of thoughts in Macroeconomics. It acts as a bridge between the understandings of Macro Economics at High School level to application of the subject in events across the Globe.

Syllabus
  • Week

    Module No

    Title of the Module

    1

    1

    Introduction to macroeconomics and its concepts:

    Types of macroeconomic variables like consumption expenditure, savings, investment, national income and its components. Concept of stock and flow variable

    2

    Circular flow of money in two sector, three sector & open economy. Development of macroeconomics since 17th Century.

    3

    Aggregate Supply & aggregate demand curve. Equilibrium in AS & AD in long run

    4

    Methods of national income accounting

    2

    5

    Introduction to Fiscal & Monetary Policy- Its Objectives and instruments of Fiscal Policy.

    6

    Objectives & instruments of Monetary Policy. Effect of these instruments on the economy.

    7

    IS-LM Curve- The Goods market & IS- curve

    8

    The Money market & LM Curve.

    3

    9

    Equilibrium in IS-LM Curve, crowding effect and effects of Tax, Money supply on these curves.

    10

    Consumption function & Aggregate Demand

    11

    Theories of consumption- Psychological and relative theories.

    12

    Life Cycle and Permanent Income Hypothesis.

    4

    13

    Multiplier Theory- Simple Investment & Govt. Budget multiplier

    14

    Tax Multiplier & Foreign Trade Multipliers.

    15

    Effects of Multipliers with case studies.

    16

    Introduction to Inflation and various definitions.

    5

    17

    Types of inflation and its measurement.

    18

    Inflation and interest rate.

    19

    Introduction to Unemployment- Types of unemployment.

    20

    Phillips curve- Static and Dynamic

    6

    21

    Sacrifice ratio and role of expectations

    22

    Tax Regime in India and Laffer Curve

    23

    J. B. Says Law and capitalistic economy

    24

    Classical approach to labour market and equilibrium in the economy.

    7

    25

    Keynesian theory and equilibrium.

    26

    Comparison of Classical and Keynesian theory.

    27

    Flow of goods & capital in an open economy

    28

    Saving Investment relationship- Classical and Swedish approach.

    8

    29

    Introduction to Exchange Rates and concepts

    30

    Theories of Exchange Rate determination

    31

    Concept of Balance of Payments and Forex Reserves

    32

    Mundell- Fleming Model- I

    9

    33

    Mundell- Fleming Model- II

    34

    Exchange Rate and Interest rate differentials

    35

    Investment function and types of investment.

    36

    Determinants of Investments, MEC and MEI

    10

    37

    Theories of Investment

    38

    Investment sub- sectors- Business Fixed, Residential and inventory Investment.

    39

    Money- Functions & Types

    40

    Theories of Demand for money-Pre Keynesianism

    11

    41

    Liquidity Preference theory

    42

    Theories of Demand for money-Post Keynesianism

    43

    Money multiplier and its components

    44

    Supply of money and stock of money supply

    12

    45

    RBI & its objectives

    46

    Credit Disbursement policy and its regulation

    47

    Business Cycles- an Overview

    48

    Types of Business Cycles