EPN-V2

ØASØK3401 Macroeconomic Policy Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Makroøkonomisk politikk
Study programme
Bachelor Programme in Business Administration and Economics
Bachelor Programme in Business Administration and Economics, MSc 5 year prg.
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Curriculum
FALL 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

Required preliminary courses

Calculator, ruler triangle and ruler

Learning outcomes

Grade scale A-F

Content

  • Economic activity and inflation
  • Monetary policy
  • Fiscal policy
  • Open economies, exchange rates
  • Cyclical fluctuations
  • Institutions
  • Financial markets

Teaching and learning methods

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 20% of the papers. The remaining papers will be assessed by two internal examiners.

Course requirements

The following coursework requirement must have been approved for the student to take the exam:

  • Coursework requirement 1: A two-hour classroom test

The purpose of the coursework requirement is to promote the student's progression and development.

The work requirement must be approved in order for the student to be able to sit for the exam. If the work requirement is not approved, the student is given the opportunity to take a postponed test once within a specified deadline.

Assessment

The exam in the course is a supervised exam of 4 hours.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

The following aids are permitted:

  • Calculator (see regulations for the use of calculators in the programme description)
  • One dictionary (either first language-English/English-first language or English/English)

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F

Examiners

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

Course contact person

Fredrik Wulfsberg

Overlapping courses

Students who have the subject ØASØK4000 Macroeconomic Policy are not allowed to take this course.