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MACROECONOMICS 1

Module code: EC108
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: ECONOMICS
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	Overview
	Commencing academic year 2022-23 The module addresses economic issues at an aggregate level. Emphasis is placed on the measurement of living standards, economic growth, inflation and unemployment. Topics covered include the causes and consequences of fluctuations in economic activity, the role of monetary and fiscal policy. Module Content National income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, economic inequality, money, monetary policy, fiscal policy.

Overview

Commencing academic year 2022-23

The module addresses economic issues at an aggregate level. Emphasis is placed on the measurement of living standards, economic growth, inflation and unemployment. Topics covered include the causes and consequences of fluctuations in economic activity, the role of monetary and fiscal policy.

Module Content
National income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, economic inequality, money, monetary policy, fiscal policy.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand basic concepts in macroeconomics and how they are measured. Understand the relationship between macroeconomic variables and relate this to what is happening in Irish and global economy.

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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