Unit information: International Macroeconomics in 2021/22

Unit name	International Macroeconomics
Unit code	EFIM30029
Credit points	10
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Dr. Correia
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	EFIM10026 The Economy OR EFIM10025 Economics 1 AND EFIM10027 Economics 2 OR EFIM10010 Economics Principles
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Economics
Faculty	Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Description including Unit Aims

The unit explains the macro economic implications of an economy being part of an international economy.

It explores theories of why we observe the movements in foreign exchange rates that we do;

why such movements can be volatile;

why there have been many currency crises in recent years;

how government macroeconomic policy operates in an international setting;

and why countries might join a currency union.

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students will develop an understanding of

• how exchange rates are determined;
• the impossibility of having at the same time (i) free international capital flows, (ii) a fixed exchange rate and (iii) an independent monetary policy;
• the pros and cons of various exchange rate regimes (e.g., fixed versus flexible exchange rates);
• the theory of optimum currency areas;
• what macro fiscal and monetary policy can do in the context of a small open economy;
• how an economy’s macroeconomic policy and performance are affected by developments in the international economy.

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions such as online teaching for large and small group, face-to-face small group classes (where possible) and interactive learning activities

Assessment Information

online examination (100%)

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

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Assessment
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The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.