KECD 2230 - MACROECONOMICS 2 : Economic Fluctuations
KECD 2230 · Spring semester 2026-2027
- Language of tuition
- English
- Course type
- Cours magistral
- Number of hours
- 48
- Credits
- 8
Information
Description
The objective of the course is to introduce students to business cycle theory, monetary policy, and fiscal policy at the level of the research master.
Outline :
1- Business Cycle Facts.
2- Real Business Cycle Theory.
3- New Keynesian Theory.
4- Monetary policy.
5- Fiscal policy.
Assessment
Grades are based on :
- a group presentation (33%),
- multiple problem sets 33%
- a final exam 33%
Readings
Main readings 3
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1. Gali, Jordi (2015). Monetary Policy, Inflation, and the Business Cycle: An Introduction to the New Keynesian Framework, Princeton University Press.
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2. King, Robert, and Sergio Rebelo (2000). “Resuscitating Real Business Cycles,” in: Handbook of Macroeconomics, edited by J.B. Taylor and M. Woodford, North Holland, Volume 1b.
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3. Stock, James, and Mark Watson (1999). “Business Cycle Fluctuations in U.S. Macroeconomic Time Series,” in: Handbook of Macroeconomics, edited by J.B. Taylor and M. Woodford, North Holland, Volume 1a.
Teaching units
| Unit no. | Unit type | Teaching units | Teachers | Number of hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52309 | Cours magistral | MACROECONOMICS 2 : Economic Fluctuations | Jeanne COMMAULT | 24 | 8 |
| 52310 | Conférence | MACROECONOMICS 2 : Economic Fluctuations | Gustavo GARCIA BERNAL | 24 | 0 |
Teachers
- Jeanne COMMAULT
- Gustavo GARCIA BERNAL
In the curricula
- Master in Economics, Semester 2, Academic Year 2026-2027ÉCOLE DE LA RECHERCHE
Contacts and resources
- Contact
- NEZLIOUI-SERRAZ Hadjila