Introductory Macroeconomics

Education facts

Code: GNA3B8

The course provides an introduction to macroeconomic theory and provides a good understanding of how the economy as a whole works. It mainly deals with unemployment, inflation and economic growth. During the course, knowledge of various macroeconomic concepts is acquired, mainly in a Swedish context. The course consists of two modules. The first module introduces the basic macroeconomic concepts and variables such as GDP, inflation and unemployment. The second module deals with economic growth, the Keynesian model, the Phillips curve and stabilization policy in the form of fiscal and monetary policy.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements + Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Social Sciences 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6. Or: Mathematics Further level 1b or Mathematics Further level 1c, Social Sciences level 1b or level 1a1 + 1a, English level 2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Introductory Macroeconomics

  Dalarna University

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 29 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %