Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory

Welcome to your introduction to macroeconomic theory! This course is designed to build your understanding of basic macroeconomic models from the ground up, using microeconomic principles. By exploring the aggregated behaviors of economic agents like consumers and firms, we’ll craft a comprehensive view of the macroeconomy.

Get ready to dive into a variety of exciting topics:

1. Consumer behavior

2. Firm behavior

3. Equilibrium of a frictionless labor market

4. Aggregate output demand and supply

5. Frictional labor markets

6. One-sided search models

7. Two-sided search models

8. Equilibrium unemployment theory

Our goal is to equip you with the tools needed to evaluate the impact of different policies through a unified equilibrium framework that includes labor, credit, and goods markets. This micro-founded approach is rigorous and occasionally challenging, but it's designed to give you a profound and nuanced understanding of macroeconomic trends and developments. Get ready for an engaging and enlightening journey into the world of macroeconomics!

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