Macroeconomics

During the course, we will - among other things - look for answers to the question of what the monetary policy maker does and why she does it, whether it is worth continuing the Erasmus program, what the optimal tax is (and why it is not zero), and why we should start worry if there is a drop in the savings rate.

Corvinus University of Budapest awards credits based on the ECTS system (2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. credit therefore, 6 ECTS credits is equivalent to 3 U.S. credits). At Corvinus University of Budapest, all classes meet for a minimum of 180 minutes per week. Contact hours are calculated through a combination of lecture hours and outside activities which can include (workshops, seminars, fieldwork activities, guest lectures, and independent work) therefore, contact hours may vary on syllabi.