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The classical theory: long-term economics The theory of growth: very long-term economics The theory of economic cycles: short-term economics The debate on macroeconomic policy Microeconomics for macroeconomics

N.G. MANKIW, Macroeconomia

Provide a good knowledge and mastery of macroeconomic theory

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Lectures and exercises

Teaching materials available on the course web page. Every week we put the material on the topics covered during the same week: lectures, explanations on the most difficult passages or not investigated by the text. They are also assigned exercises to do and make it available on the web site solutions. Students with disabilities or with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or with Special Educational Needs (SEN) can request specific services and tools dedicated to them by contacting the Development and Coordination Staff for Careers and Services for Students and consulting the dedicated page on the university website: https://uniupo.it/it/servizi/servizi-studenti-disabili-e-dsa Students with disabilities, SLD, SEN, once they have contacted the university staff, can reach out to the professor responsible for the course regarding the adaptation of exam methods in relation to educational aspects.

The exam is written and integrated with the module of Public Finance, held by Prof. Massimiliano Piacenza. The whole exam of Economic Policy and Public Finance consists in 32 multiple choice questions, divided into 16 of Economic Policy and 16 of Public Finance. The total time for the exam is 30 minutes. It is possible to seat for the exam up to three times per academic year. For more detailed information, see the exam rules published on DIR websites of Economic Policy and Public Finance courses.

Macroeconomics as a science. The data of macroeconomics. National income: where it comes from and where it goes. Money and inflation. The open economy. Unemployment. Economic growth, I. Economic growth,

Students are expected to be able to interpret the main economic policies carried out by states and international organizations.