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Root number
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101681 |
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Semester
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HS2023 |
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Type of course
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Lecture |
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Allocation to subject
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Economics |
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Type of exam
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not defined |
| Title |
International Macroeconomics |
| Description |
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the key issues in open economy macroeconomics. The following topics are covered: theories of exchange rate determination, the operation of the foreign exchange market, the study of the current account, the comparison of the properties of alternative exchange rate systems, the international monetary system from an historical perspective, the study of blockchains, the challenges provided by cryptocurrencies and the evolution of financial markets through decentralized digital finance.
Evaluation (grade). The grade will be determined exclusively by a final exam consisting of essay and multiple-choice questions.
Readings:
Krugman Paul, Maurice Obstfeld and Marc Melitz (2023), International Economics: Theory and Policy, 12th Edition, Pearson.
Harvey, Campbell, Ramachandran Ashwin and Joey Santoro (2021), DeFi and the Future of Finance, Wiley.
Schar, Fabian and Aleksander Berentsen (2020), Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptoassets. MIT Press.
Lectures: Wednesdays, 14.15-17.00 hrs, F021, Unitobler
Teaching Assistant: Fiona Rüedi (fiona.rueedi@unibe.ch)
1. exam: Wednesday, 20.12.2023, 14.15-15.45hrs, F021, Unitober
2. exam: Wednesday, 14.02.2024, 14.15-15.45 hrs, 106, H4 |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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Link to another web site
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| Lecturers |
Prof. Dr.
Pierpaolo Benigno, Department of Economics ✉
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Prof. Dr.
Anastasia Burya, Volkswirtschaftliches Institut (VWI) - Makroökonomie ✉
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ECTS
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4.5 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Wednesday 14:15-17:00 Weekly
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Wednesday 20/12/2023 14:15-15:45
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Wednesday 14/2/2024 14:15-15:45
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| Rooms |
Hörraum F 021, Hörraumgebäude Unitobler
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| External rooms |
106, H4
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| Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts. |
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