Course Outline

Econ-425: Applied Macroeconomics

Fall 2015
Instructor: Kashif Zaheer Malik
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will broadly cover two dimensions. One is the understanding of macroeconomic
models. The second is the applied macro-econometrics. The course will cover some of the topics
in macroeconomics such business cycles, growth theories, fiscal and monetary policies. The
course will use macro models to study the effects of public policy. It will also cover some basic
tools and procedures to work with national accounting data.
GOALS
Expose students to the modern empirical macroeconomics research
Enhance students' capability to analyze economic (macroeconomics) time series
data.

Provide a solid understanding how econometric methods can be applied to

enhance understanding of the economy.
Address Interesting economics policy questions.

Grading
Quizzes (3)
Assignments
Term Paper
Final Exam

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