Course code Ekon2087
Credit points 4.50
Macroeconomics
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures32
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Date of course confirmation30.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Economics and Finance
Course developer
Ekonomikas un finanšu institūts
Zane Vītoliņa
Dr. oec.
Course abstract
The objectives of this course concern obtaining of theoretical knowledge about economic circumstances on level of macroeconomics in order to understand it’s practical use and to analyze basic problems of macroeconomics in respect of real economy. Consequently the students are expected to be able to draw up suggestions about the possibilities for economical development and growth.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge – on macroeconomic indicators, their analysis and importance, as well as impact of certain country’s economic policies (fiscal, monetary, employment promotion, etc.) on the national growth and development, and understanding of regularities and guidelines of macroeconomic theory. Skills – to analyze and critically evaluate economic processes at the national level, as well as skills to develop conceptual proposals for institutions responsible for policy improvement, with the aim to promote smooth and stable economic growth. Competence – ability to acquire, filter and analyze economic information that is necessary for the development of conceptual proposals for achieving goals of the economic growth and employment promotion.
Compulsory reading
1. Šenfelde M. Makroekonomika. 3. izd. Rīga: RTU, 2009. 241 lpp.
2. Lībermanis G. Makroekonomikas pamatrādītāji. Rīga: SIA Jumis, 2007. 182 lpp.
3. Lībermanis G. Tirgus, cena, konkurence: 4. pārstr. un papild. izd. Rīga: SIA Jumis, 2007. 216 lpp.
4. Počs R., Ozoliņa V. Makroekonomisko procesu modelēšana: lekciju konspekts. Rīga: RTU, 2007. 75 lpp.
Further reading
1. Olney M. L. Macroeconomics as a Second Language. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011. 334 p.
2. Plotkāns A. Cita ekonomika. Rīga: SIA Dienas Grāmata, 2010. 192 lpp.
3. Bikse V. Ekonomika un bankas. Latvijas Komercbanku asociācija, Konsultāciju Mācību centrs, 2009. 224 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Dienas Bizness: nedēļas laikraksts: Latvijas biznesa avīze. Rīga: Diena: Dagens Industri, 2005-. ISSN 1407-2041.
2. Kapitāls: žurnāls lietišķiem cilvēkiem: krāsains biznesa un ekonomikas žurnāls. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests. ISSN 1407-2505.
3. The Economist: London: Economist Newspaper Ltd. ISSN 0013-0613. Pieejams arī: http://www.economist.com/?sa_campaign=econsubs/europe/subspage/imglink.