Topics in Macroeconomics

This course explores theoretical and applied issues in macroeconomic analysis, emphasizing long-run growth and policy interventions. Students examine production functions and drivers of economic prosperity, studying foundational and modern growth theories including Solow, endogenous, and neoclassical models. The second portion focuses on monetary and fiscal policy design, analyzing their effects on aggregate outcomes and inequality. By the end of the course, students apply macroeconomic modeling frameworks to evaluate contemporary economic challenges and interpret implications for public policy.