Course code Ekon5128
Credit points 3
Makroeconomics
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation12.04.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Economics and Finance
Course developer
Inga Pučure
Mg. oec.
Course abstract
The aim of the study course is to give students knowledge on macroeconomic issues. Students acquire skills in assessing economic growth, market situations, and current events in the national economy. Knowledge is also gained in analysing basic macroeconomic problems.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge – an understanding of the relationships and theories of macroeconomics; skills in elaborating conceptual proposals to improve the policies of responsible institutions regarding economic growth and employment; competences – abilities to independently obtain, select, and critically analyse economic information that is necessary for professional discussions and for elaborating conceptual proposals to achieve the goals of economic growth and promote employment.
Compulsory reading
1. Gods U. Makroekonomika / 2., papild. izd. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2004. 356 lpp.
2. Šenfelde M. Makroekonomika, 3. izd. Rīga: RTU, 2009. 241 lpp.
3. Lībermanis G. Makroekonomikas pamatrādītāji. Rīga: SIA Jumis, 2007. 181 lpp.
4. Počs R., Ozoliņa V. Makroekonomisko procesu modelēšana: lekciju konspekts. Rīga: RTU, 2007. 73 lpp.
Further reading
1. Bikse V. Ekonomikas teorijas pamatprincipi: Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: SIA Izglītības soļi, 2007. 454 lpp.
2. Bikse V. Ekonomika un bankas. Latvijas Komercbanku asociācija, Konsultāciju Mācību centrs, 2009. 224 lpp.
3. Lībermanis G. Makroekonomika. Rīga: Kamene, 2006. 445 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. Latvija. Ziņojums par Latvijas tautsaimniecības attīstību. Latvijas Republikas Ekonomikas ministrija. Rīga: LR Ekonomikas ministrija. ISSN 1407-4095.