Macroeconomic Theory

Education facts

Code: NAA207

The course analyzes how consumers, firms, the government, and the international economy interact on markets for goods, labor, physical and financial capital, and currencies. Models are developed for aggregate analysis of each of these markets and their interdependences. The theories presented deal with output determination, capital formation, consumption, savings, employment, unemployment, international trade, interest rates and exchange rates. The role of the government is analyzed and the scope for relevant economic policy discussed. The emphasis is on the long run development of the economy, such as causes and effects of economic growth and the structure of international trade, but the short and intermediate time horizon with adjustment and business cycles are also treated. A theme in the course is how macroeconomic relationships are founded in microeconomic analysis.

Entry requirements

Economics 45 credits with gradual progression; at least 30 credits at G1N and at least 15 credits at G1F. In addition the course requires Engelska 6.

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.

• Macroeconomic Theory

  Mälardalen University

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 29 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %